Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Lexus NX

The Mercedes-Benz GLA starts from $58,900 before on-road costs, while the Lexus NX opens at $59,900. That makes the Mercedes-Benz GLA the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

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 $64,790 and $65,890 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz GLA by roughly $1,000 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 Mercedes-Benz GLA features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Lexus NX gets a 9.8-inch display and 8-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Lexus NX counters with heated front seats and power tailgate that the Mercedes-Benz GLA does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The Mercedes-Benz GLA uses a Petrol producing 120kW and 270Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.1 seconds.

The Lexus NX responds with a Petrol making 152kW and 247Nm, paired to a automatic direct shift - 8at driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Lexus NX has the clear power advantage at 152kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the Lexus NX is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mercedes-Benz GLA measures 4,411mm long on a 2,729mm wheelbase, 249mm shorter than the Lexus NX at 4,660mm (2,690mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz GLA generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 435L in the Mercedes-Benz GLA and 520L in the Lexus NX, giving the Lexus NX a 85L advantage.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz GLA leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,767/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLA and $1,967/year for the Lexus NX. That is a $200 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz GLA.

Estimated annual total: $1,767 (Mercedes-Benz GLA) vs $1,967 (Lexus NX). The Mercedes-Benz GLA saves you roughly $200 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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