Lexus LX vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Lexus LX. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

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Feature Showdown

The Lexus LX features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 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 ventilated seats and Mark Levinson audio — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe. The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe counters with Burmester audio. 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 Coupe offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the Lexus LX and 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.

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 GLC Coupe responds with a Petrol making 190kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7 seconds.

The Lexus LX has the clear power advantage at 305kW vs 190kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Lexus LX is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

Boot space is 487L in the Lexus LX and 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe a 83L 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.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe's turning circle is 0.9 m tighter, 11.9 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 fuel for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe about $2,195 a year (7.7 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,197 a year less for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.

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

Where each one leads

The Lexus LX: more power (305kW against 190kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,000kg).

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe: the lower starting price ($111,400 against $167,700), the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 487L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,195 a year against $3,392).

The Verdict

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe scores higher, 72 vs 61

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe scores 72 to the Lexus LX's 61 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe ahead by 38 points), safety (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe ahead by 27 points), value (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe ahead by 22 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe costs about $1,197 less (7.7 L/100km against 11.9 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 487L in the Lexus LX, 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.

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