2020 Lexus GX vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

2020 Lexus GX

#15 in Luxury Large SUVs

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

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GX 460 4WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GX GX 460 4WD	15	19	$48,760	$53,000
GX GX 460 Luxury 4WD	15	19	$59,124	$64,265
GX GX 460 Premium 4WD	15	19	$48,760	$53,000

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GLE 350 4MATIC SUV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLE GLE 350 4MATIC SUV	19	26	$53,345	$56,750
GLE GLE 350 SUV	19	26	$50,995	$54,250
GLE GLE 450 4MATIC SUV	19	24	$58,045	$61,750
GLE GLE 580 4MATIC SUV	17	21	$72,944	$77,600

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$48,760

$53,345

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$53,000

$56,750

Monthly Payment Estimate

$883 / month

$946 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.0

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Lexus GX is a rugged luxury SUV for those few who want serious capability in a plush package.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class delivers no-compromise crossover SUV comfort and luxury.

TCC Likes

Rugged personality
Safety tech now standard
Decent tow rig

Sublime interior
Comfortable ride
Strong engines

TCC Dislikes

Funky tailgate
Lousy fuel economy
Trucky handling

Price will climb fast
More wind and road noise than expected
Where's the AMG?

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

19 mpg

26 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Third Head Room (in)

35.2

Front Hip Room (in)

56.5

Third Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

Second Leg Room (in)

34.1

40.9

Front Head Room (in)

40.5

Second Hip Room (in)

55.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.4

59.3

Third Leg Room (in)

29.3

Second Head Room (in)

40.4

39.6

Third Hip Room (in)

43.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

58.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

40.3

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.1

7.1

Length, Overall (in)

192.1

194.3

Height, Overall (in)

74.2

70.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

66.4

Wheelbase (in)

109.8

117.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.2

76.7

Track Width, Front (in)

62.4

65.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

46.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

64.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

11.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

67.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

41.4

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.3

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

39.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Full-Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P265/60HR18

P255/50HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P265/60HR18

P255/50HR19

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

6500

7700

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

6500

7700

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

650

770

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

650

770

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

6500

7700

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6600

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4696

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Full-Size

Compact

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Engine

Displacement

4.6 L/281

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

301 @ 5500

255 @ 5800

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-8

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

329 @ 3400

273 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.40

2.25

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.22

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

3.24

Trans Order Code

421

Transfer Case Model

Electronic

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.59

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.52

5.35

Trans PTO Access

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.69

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MATIC

Vehicle Name

Lexus GX

Mercedes-Benz GLE

Body Code

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Axle Type - Rear

Rigid Axle

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.91

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.91

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

11.2

8.0

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

2020 Lexus GX

2020 Lexus GXs available
Bonus: $2,500 cashback
Financing: From 0% APR
Lease: From $499 for 36 months

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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

2020 GLE-Class is in stock
Rebate: No cash incentives
Lease: From $679/mo.
Finance: 0% APR + loyalty cash

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