Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe vs Lexus NX

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe starts from $111,400 before on-road costs, while the Lexus NX opens at $59,900. 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 $122,540 and $65,890 respectively.

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

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

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 9 in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and 8 in the Lexus NX. The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe adds a 360-degree camera that the Lexus NX misses.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe features a 11.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof and Burmester audio that you will not find on the Lexus NX. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe uses a Petrol producing 190kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7 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 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 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and 520L in the Lexus NX, 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 $2,195/year for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and $1,967/year for the Lexus NX. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the Lexus NX.

Estimated annual total: $2,195 (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe) vs $1,967 (Lexus NX). 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: 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe) vs 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus NX). The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —4yr (Lexus NX).