Lexus RZ vs Mercedes-Benz eSprinter

The Lexus RZ starts from $84,500 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter opens at $121,041. That makes the Lexus RZ the more affordable entry point by $36,541.

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 $92,950 and $133,145 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

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

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

Both come with modern infotainment systems.

The Lexus RZ stands out with Apple CarPlay, head-up display, heated front seats, power tailgate, V2L and Mark Levinson audio that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Lexus RZ gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Lexus RZ and 1-zone in the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter.

The Lexus RZ uses a Electric Motor producing 280kW and 538Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.6 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter counters with its electric setup making 150kW and 400Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving the rear wheels.

The Lexus RZ has the clear power advantage at 280kW vs 150kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 74.7kWh (Lexus RZ) vs 113kWh (Mercedes-Benz eSprinter). DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Lexus RZ) vs 115kW (Mercedes-Benz eSprinter).

The Lexus RZ measures 4,805mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 2162mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter at 6,967mm (4,325mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 522L in the Lexus RZ and 14000L in the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter, giving the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter a 13478L advantage. The Lexus RZ seats 5 vs 2.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,250kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Lexus RZ) vs 5 years / 250,000km (Mercedes-Benz eSprinter). Both match on warranty length.