Lexus LX vs Mercedes-Benz GLC

The Lexus LX starts from $167,700 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz GLC opens at $89,900. That makes the Mercedes-Benz GLC the more affordable entry point by $77,800.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $184,470 and $98,890 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz GLC by roughly $6,270 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Lexus LX features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz GLC gets a 11.9-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Lexus LX stands out with heated front seats, ventilated seats and Mark Levinson audio that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz GLC. 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 GLC offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the Lexus LX and 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz GLC.

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 GLC responds with a Petrol making 150kW and 320Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds.

The Lexus LX has the clear power advantage at 305kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Lexus LX is 1.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Lexus LX measures 5,100mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 384mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLC at 4,716mm (2,888mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz GLC generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 487L in the Lexus LX and 600L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLC a 113L advantage. The Lexus LX seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Lexus LX leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $3,392/year for the Lexus LX and $2,138/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLC. That is a $1,254 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz GLC.

Estimated annual total: $3,392 (Lexus LX) vs $2,138 (Mercedes-Benz GLC). The Mercedes-Benz GLC saves you roughly $1,254 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus LX) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz GLC). The Mercedes-Benz GLC has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 4yr (Lexus LX)—.