Lexus LX vs Mercedes-Benz EQB
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Mercedes-Benz EQB scores higher, 69 vs 61
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 11 Nov 2026, price 25 Jun 2026
Lexus LX
27 of 27 standardFrom
$167,700
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 305kW
- Economy
- 11.9 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 487L
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$167,700RRP
- with the Mercedes-Benz EQB's standard kit: $167,700 (nothing to add)
$84,900RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Lexus LX LX600 Luxury
$167,700
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 25 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $752 a week in repayments ($167,700 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Mercedes-Benz EQB EQB250
$84,900
RRP when new; no longer sold new in Australia. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
The Mercedes-Benz EQB starts $82,800 lower on RRP.
The Mercedes-Benz EQB currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Lexus LX does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the Lexus LX.
Finance
≈$752/wk(≈$3,260/mo)
Estimate on the Lexus LX at $167,700 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Lexus LXDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Lexus LX. We hold no ANCAP data for the Mercedes-Benz EQB. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 8 of 10 key systems on the Lexus LX and 6 on the Mercedes-Benz EQB.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Lexus LX
- REC-006550 · published 26 Feb 2026Due to a Transmission Control Module (TCM) programming issue, the transmission may rev faster than intended causing a loss of motive power and transmission fluid to leak.Year range on the notice: 2025
- REC-006478 · published 11 Nov 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, there is a possibility of engine machining debris contamination within the engine.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2024
- REC-005414 · published 26 Apr 2022Due to a software issue, the multi-media system may display video images while driving.Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2022
- 2 more on the model page.
Mercedes-Benz EQB
- REC-006475 · published 10 Nov 2025The high voltage battery may short circuit if charged over 80 percent capacity.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- REC-005949 · published 15 Apr 2024The electrical power steering control unit back-up software may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2024
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.
How long to charge
66.5kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 100kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 100kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Lexus LX features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz EQB 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 EQB. 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 EQB offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the Lexus LX and 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz EQB.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
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 EQB responds with a Electric making 140kW and 385Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.9 seconds.
The Lexus LX has the clear power advantage at 305kW vs 140kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Lexus LX is 2.2s 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, 416mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz EQB at 4,684mm (2,829mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Lexus LX generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 487L in the Lexus LX and 495L in the Mercedes-Benz EQB, giving the Mercedes-Benz EQB a 8L advantage.
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 EQB's turning circle is 1.4 m tighter, 11.4 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 EQB about $840 a year (17.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Lexus LX) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQB). Capped-price servicing: 4 years (Lexus LX), no data (Mercedes-Benz EQB).
Where each one leads
The Lexus LX: more power (305kW against 140kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,800kg).
The Mercedes-Benz EQB: the lower starting price ($84,900 against $167,700) and the bigger boot with the seats up (495L against 487L).
The Verdict
Mercedes-Benz EQB scores higher, 69 vs 61
The Mercedes-Benz EQB scores 69 to the Lexus LX's 61 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Mercedes-Benz EQB ahead by 36 points), performance (Lexus LX ahead by 33 points).
Ways to buy
For the Lexus LX.
Finance
≈$752/wk(≈$3,260/mo)
Estimate on the Lexus LX at $167,700 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Lexus LXDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Lexus LX and Mercedes-Benz EQB?
The Mercedes-Benz EQB is the cheapest at $84,900 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Lexus LX by $82,800.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
ANCAP's published ratings include no record for Lexus LX, and we hold no ANCAP data for Mercedes-Benz EQB, so there is no crash result to compare.
Which has the most boot space?
The Mercedes-Benz EQB has the largest boot at 495L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Lexus LX has the highest braked towing capacity at 3,500kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Lexus LX makes the most power at 305kW. The Lexus LX is quickest to 100km/h in 6.7s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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