Lexus NX vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

The Lexus NX starts from $59,900 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe opens at $111,400. That makes the Lexus NX the more affordable entry point by $51,500.

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 $65,890 and $122,540 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Lexus NX by roughly $1,140 in fuel alone.

Both the Lexus NX and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Lexus NX and 92% for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 7 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Lexus NX and 9 in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe. The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe adds a 360-degree camera that the Lexus NX misses.

The Lexus NX features a 9.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 8-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 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof and Burmester audio that the Lexus NX does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Lexus NX gets synthetic nulux upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe offers synthetic leather.

The Lexus NX uses a Petrol producing 152kW and 247Nm of torque, sent through a automatic direct shift - 8at to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 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 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has the clear power advantage at 190kW vs 152kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Boot space is 520L in the Lexus NX and 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe a 50L advantage.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,967/year for the Lexus NX and $2,195/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the Lexus NX.

Estimated annual total: $1,967 (Lexus NX) vs $2,195 (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe). The Lexus NX saves you roughly $228 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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