Lexus LX vs Mercedes-Benz EQA

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Lexus LX. ANCAP's published record does not give the Mercedes-Benz EQA a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Lexus LX features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz EQA gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Lexus LX stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Mark Levinson audio — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz EQA. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Lexus LX gets leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz EQA offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the Lexus LX and 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz EQA.

Drivetrain

The Lexus LX uses a Petrol producing 305kW and 650Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.7 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz EQA responds with a Electric making 140kW and 385Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.

The Lexus LX has the clear power advantage at 305kW vs 140kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Lexus LX is 1.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Lexus LX measures 5,100mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 637mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz EQA at 4,463mm (2,729mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Lexus LX generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 487L in the Lexus LX and 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA, giving the Lexus LX a 147L advantage. The Lexus LX seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Lexus LX leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 1,700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Mercedes-Benz EQA's turning circle is 1.8 m tighter, 11.0 m against 12.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Lexus LX costs about $3,392 a year (11.9 L/100km) and electricity for the Mercedes-Benz EQA about $811 a year (16.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Lexus LX) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQA). Capped-price servicing: 4 years (Lexus LX), no data (Mercedes-Benz EQA).

Where each one leads

The Lexus LX: more power (305kW against 140kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (487L against 340L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,800kg).

The Mercedes-Benz EQA: the lower starting price ($89,900 against $167,700).

The Verdict

Mercedes-Benz EQA scores higher, 67 vs 61

The Mercedes-Benz EQA scores 67 to the Lexus LX's 61 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Mercedes-Benz EQA ahead by 34 points), performance (Lexus LX ahead by 32 points). Boot space with the seats up: 487L in the Lexus LX, 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA.

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