Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe vs Lexus RX

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe starts from $111,400 before on-road costs, while the Lexus RX opens at $93,550. That makes the Lexus RX the more affordable entry point by $17,850.

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 $102,905 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Lexus RX by roughly $3,280 in fuel alone.

Both the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and Lexus RX hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 92% for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and 90% for the Lexus RX.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, against 6 on the Lexus RX.

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 RX.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe features a 11.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Lexus RX gets a 14-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe stands out with panoramic roof and Burmester audio — features our data doesn't list for the Lexus RX. The Lexus RX counters with ventilated seats and Lexus Premium Sound audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 RX responds with a Hybrid making 184kW and 239Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has the clear power advantage at 190kW vs 184kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is 0.9s 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 612L in the Lexus RX, giving the Lexus RX a 42L advantage.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg 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 $1,539/year for the Lexus RX. That is a $656 annual difference in favour of the Lexus RX.

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