Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vs Lexus RZ

The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter starts from $121,041 before on-road costs, while the Lexus RZ opens at $84,500. 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 $133,145 and $92,950 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 counters with Apple CarPlay, head-up display, heated front seats, power tailgate, V2L and Mark Levinson audio that the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter runs a pure electric powertrain producing 150kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed automatic to a RWD layout.

The Lexus RZ responds with a Electric Motor making 280kW and 538Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.6 seconds.

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

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

Boot space is 14000L in the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter and 522L in the Lexus RZ, 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 / 250,000km (Mercedes-Benz eSprinter) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Lexus RZ). Both match on warranty length.