2023 Lexus RX 350 vs. 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE | Can the Redesigned RX Beat the Luxurious GLE?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 มิ.ย. 2024
- The Lexus RX 350 is all-new for 2023, with sharp new styling, a revamped interior, and way more technology than the prior model. The RX has long been Lexus’ top-selling vehicle, as well as the sales champion of the highly competitive midsize luxury SUV class - but that doesn’t mean it’s always been the best overall product. For us, that’s been the Mercedes-Benz GLE. Now several years into its current generation, the GLE still feels modern and luxurious. Edmunds’ Clint Simone put these two bread-and-butter midsize luxury SUVs head-to-head to see if Lexus has upgraded the latest RX enough to unseat the GLE. Head to the video above to see the results!
2023 Lexus RX 350 pricing & review: edmu.in/3Wr3YDq
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE pricing & review: edmu.in/3K0dMy7
00:00 Intro
01:15 Overview
04:08 Cargo
05:26 Interior
09:49 Driving Impressions
14:38 Edmunds' Take
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In this battle of top seller (2023 Lexus RX 350) versus top rated (2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE) - which would you pick?
Mercedes because the RX is just a Toyota Camry underneath and has NOTHING on its rivals. They all absolutely WIPE the RX off the floor inside and out before the RX even hits dealerships. And thats a universal fact.
Clint Simone and Edmunds you should have acknowledged I was right from the get go that the RX was DOA just like that was the case for the NX LX RZ BZ4X tundra sequoia crown grand highlander tx
But you refused to. You laughed. Too bad for you that your comments calling me the internets biggest Toyota hater failed to shut me down 😂
Ive put 36000 miles on a GLS in 2 years. Its had a single problem, a defect in the self drive camera. Thats it. Even Mercedes has very few problems. Contrary to popular folklore its the Japanese that have been falling from their previos stellar reliability with problems cropping up with entertaiment systems and the new electronic doodads.
Lexus
Easy choice, Lexus.
The RX because of the reliability!
My husband is a mechanical engineer and he only says one thing, a Mercedes is only good when new, because at some point it will break down. Now Lexus he says is synonymous with perfection, while he fixes 200 Mercedes, fixes only 1 Lexus and for normal wear and tear problems.
He says jokingly that if the workshop depended on Lexus and Toyota vehicles, it would have closed by now.
People who actually buy luxury brands outside of car brands (such as clothes, make up, furniture) would know that luxury is more about the build quality rather than looking to impress. These things last for years which is why people buy them. An MK bag only lasts 2-3 years while a real LV bag or Hermes can last you 10+ years as the designs and quality are timeless. Heck, you wouldn't even notice that a girl has a Hermes bag until you actually look closer. It's not about being impressive.
European car brands these days aren't luxury anymore. Brands like Merc and BMW have become the MK and Kate & Spade while Japan luxury built for quality have become the level above that (LV, Hermes, etc.). Luxury is meant to stand test of time with "some" poshness.
People like Naveen that parade luxury is about impressing clearly has no idea about the world of luxury. Obviously this Edmund Cars guy has no idea what luxury is. Japan has stayed true to what luxury actually means while Europe is going backwards. This naveen guy is hilarious😂
I have the 1999 RX330 with 307,000 miles...not a single problem. I will be buying the RX350. My brother has the Mercedes...it stays in the shop twice a year. I paid off my mortgage and he's paying off his mechanic's bill.
🤦♀️🤦♀️🤣🤣
LIES
Merci sucks always. Just a money pit
Yes but the Mercedes is nicer
@lizparks1662 It should be as it costs more and you definitely will spend more on repairs.
I have been in Industry for over 30 years. The attention to detail, dependability, reliability in the Lexus Product is HANDS DOWN ON ANOTHER LEVEL. The Lexus Drive is just Better. Smoot, Quiet and clean. The European SUV's have always driven heavy, tight and uncomfortable. Seats are hard and uncomfortable in the Benz. The always have been. The Benz is Cool looking and the spread screen on 22 is cool looking but that us it. Voice commands on both will work nice IF you take a couple minutes with a true professional to get the basic fundamentals. Resale values absolutely plummet on the European vehicles because everyone on earth understands that the cost of ownership and maintenance costs on the Benz sucks.. The Benz Fluff is nice and cool if you want to show off. I n a nutshell,, If money is no object and you want to dump it on your vehicle and get nothing for resale then buy the Benz. If you want to spend your money on other things like family and lifestyle then buy the Lexus and enjoy the drive and resale value
I agree 100%. the Merc interior is cramped and the seats are hard. The touch points are nice, but that's it.
Lexus is ultra-dependable, and oh so comfortable! The two things that are the most important to me. 👍🏽😉
I've had a mid-level Mercedes and unless you get an S-Class, Comfortable is definitely NOT a word I would ever use to describe it! It was the only car I've ever traded in after 1 year! Right back to LEXUS I went! 🤷🏾♀️. When I ride in my RX350, I feel like I'm riding in the best "Lazy Girl" chair there is, LOL! 🤗
I have a 2006 RX with over 250,000 miles on it. Just regular maintenance.
I would buy another RX when the time comes to replace this one.
In Manhattan,NY 80% of all taxi cars is Toyota... That's speaks for it self. Those taxi drivers can't afford fixing their cars every month
Yeah, let's hope my 2018 GS350 will be reliable when it finally gets fixed. Been a nightmare dealing with Lexus so far
@@NA0533 I have owned four Lexus vehicles, one being a manual transmission 2002 IS300, which I wish I still owned. My last Lexus was a third-generation GS350 AWD, and it killed my love for Lexus. There were way too many problems, and the car felt cheaply built compared to my previous GS, the 2001 GS300. Now, for the GLE which is why I am here. My brother, who lives in south New Jersey and works in NYC, has 185,000 on his 2020 GLE450 and has not experienced any problems. I only have 47K miles on the 2021 GLE350, and it still drives like new, and the tech is amazing. I highly recommend the 2020 and over GLE350's and GLE450's.
My brother, who lives in south New Jersey and works in NYC, has 185,000 on his 2020 GLE450 and has not experienced any problems. I only have 47K miles on the 2021 GLE350, and it still drives like new, and the tech is fantastic. I highly recommend the 2020 and over GLE350's and GLE450's.
@elsiniestro2984 interesting. I've had BMWs, Audis, Porsche, etc, but never a Mercedes. I was always afraid to buy one because they seem to score low in Customer Reports. I do like GLE
Mercedes if I’m leasing for 3-4 years, Lexus if I’m buying and keeping it for 10 years
I have a 2022 MBZ GLE 350 in the Emerald Green Metallic with over 20,000 miles
...drives like a dream...beautiful inside and out...and not a single issue...keeping this SUV for a long time...probably the best vehicle I have ever owned.
First, luxury HAS to include reliability in the luxury discussion rating. One cannot separate them because reliability talks to better implementation of materials, quality and components and the true intent on the part of Lexus to provide the best for the money and to consistently do so. That is why luxury goods generally are of a higher quality to ensure they will stand the test of time. So-called 'car enthusiasts' are only interested in immediate gratification and are sometimes blind to that fact and they tend to push their warped ideals unto the general population.
There is a reason why most people who can afford these types of cars buy Lexus. The fact that the RX, since its inception, has been able to remain the best seller in the category speaks for itself. It's the overall winner and in this case, money talks. The rest is just silly banter.
If you want reliability you don’t buy luxury.
@@naveenthemachine False. "If you want luxury don't buy German garbages" is more accurate.
@@Ryuuuu11231 if you want luxury buy a mainstream brand in its top end trim. Cheaper more reliable and same luxury
@@naveenthemachinelexus
I have a 2020 RX 350 and all I was waiting for was ambient lighting 🙌🏽can’t wait to upgrade after my lease.
I bought it 6 months ago...you are going to love it...!!
Ordered 500h in Aug this year
Hello from Canada
I got the RX500h and I super enjoy it!!! I would love to be reached out to. The T-shirt if it’s till available please let me know!!!
I still have a 2012 ML350 with 150k miles and still runs amazing. I want to get a new car but they just dont make them the same anymore. This car is a blast to drive.
Maybe I need time for the new RX design but I kinda like the last gen design. I also don't mind the old infotainment with the touch pad
I like it too. The new front end is growing on me.
Last generation is lengendary😂
That shallow shelf in the GLE is actually an empty niche where rear climate controls would be (if this unit was equipped with it).
Picked out a base model GLE against a fully loaded RX, good job 🤧🤧
THANK YOU! Just the two cars that I wanted compared! How did yuo know???? I'm getting the GLE!
My mom has a 2020 Mercedes GLE and we have that shelf as well. Me and my sister have found out that it can be used for sunglasses. I am a car enthusiast and I love Mercedes so I have found out that the shelf is for the climate controls, but not every GLE has the climate controls.
I like the RX 500h, plan to buy one when it comes out.
I’d go xc90 anyday. Because the performance in the RX is laughable at best.
@@naveenthemachine - It is true for RX 2022 and older. xc90 2023 has only 295 hp, 310 lb. ft 6.4 s (0-60 mph). RX 500h has 366 hp, 406lb ft., and 5.9s (0-60mph)
@@benjamintran6539 but isn’t the Volvo xc90 recharge closer in price to the rx500h? That Volvo has 455hp
@@naveenthemachine - not really, RX 500h is around 62K. XC90 recharge is 73K
What driving mode did you have the Lexus in? There are three distinct modes. Also, 90% of consumers are after hybrid and Plug-in hybrid vehicles. The Lexus engineers wrote the book on this technology. Lexus absolutely dominates the industry in hybrid dependability
If you want hybrid dependability why don’t you just get a Toyota in its top end trim? Same car same hybrid same mpg same reliability but you pay less. You’re just suckering yourself into Lexus’s pathetic marketing
Well the RX is a US bestseller and the GLE one of the most unreliable vehicles on the road. tough choice
No. It’s easy. Go Mercedes. If you have to have reliability buy a Camry or corolla for that
Don’t be suckered into Lexus’s absolutely pathetic marketing
@@naveenthemachine I’m leasing gle2021 and so glad didn’t purchase it. Less than 2year but check engine light , freezing MBUX, phantom cabin noise
I’ll take the Lexus’ reliability and lower cost of ownership. Thanks.
@@bmohre4784 not to mention the resale value. The value of the Mercedes drops like a rock quickly. I wonder why?
Lexus reliability please if am stupid ill lease if am really stupid ill buy it lol
I prefer the Lexus. Funny how you asked who’s been asking for a sportier RX, I’ve been reaching out to Lexus for an RX F so I’ll take the RX500. I love my 2015 RX350 ❤
Nice video and informative 👍🏼
But music very annoying!
Add dependability/reliability and cost of ownership will the "king" still be the king? Part of luxury is being dependable will not give you headache everytime you press the start button or wont leave you stranded in nowhere or maybe that nice leather will still be nice after years kof ownership?
Im amazed at all the negative comments from people who have never owned a Mercedes or a Lexus.. Until you do, you dont know what you are talking about.
Well the Mercedes is bespoke. The RX however is just a Toyota Camry with fancy heels and nail polish and lip gloss
@@naveenthemachine isnt that what the RX has always been, and why people kinda fell in love with it?
@@naveenthemachine you owned one? its not as you describe.. Its a nice smooth driving suv that is more car like but as someone who has owned 2 RX models and also a camry they are NOT the same at all. Not even close lol.
@@twfinc6855 it’s based on a Camry platform. I’ve driven variants of it. RAV4 Avalon ES ive driven them.
@@naveenthemachine I've driven a VW Touareg, but that doesnt mean i know what it's like to drive a Bentley Bentayga.
When I was shopping for a midsize luxury suv I test drove the Mercedes, BMW, Audi, and Lexus. I ended up going with the Mercedes GLE. When you actually test drive these cars you can understand the difference, hence why the GLE was rated higher. Put it like this, when you get out of the Benz and get in the Lexus you can instantly feel the downgrade. I think most of the Lexus consumers haven’t even test drove anything else because they would obviously know this. They just say I want a Lexus because I heard it was reliable without actually physically comparing theses vehicles for themselves. Not to mention Mercedes offers great warranties that Lexus consumers probably don’t know about either because they haven’t done their research. You would even be crazy to buy that Lexus without a good warranty too lol.
All these great new vehicles with no parts to build them. Then throw in a higher MSRP with some dealer markups and if you're planning on financing your new vehicle. Expect to pay higher interest rates. What a great time to purchase a new vehicle.
Agree 100%, now it's the worst time to finance a car or buy a house
Surprised by all the RX hate going on here. Even if you're not a fan, it's hard to ignore how many of those darn cars that Lexus actually sells.
You don’t buy a luxury car just because it sells the most. Sheeps have that kind of mentality
Nothing luxury about what is literally just a fancy Highlander with a different logo
@@naveenthemachine What kind of car do you drive if you don't mind me asking.
@@taiwoidowu2854 believe it or not I own a Toyota. But it’s a 2020 Camry w the v6. Same exact platform as the RX. Has a v6. Interior isn’t far off the RX. Oh and it’s as fast as the fastest Performance RX
Of all the vehicles I researched before choosing, the Camry was the least compromised vehicle in my entire list. That’s why I chose it
Other vehicles I looked at were too compromised in many ways
@@taiwoidowu2854 That NAVEEV bolt is a BOT not a real person.
@@naveenthemachineso you’re comparing a sedan to an suv got it!! Family’s don’t care about all that kids and pets make a huge difference when wanting a luxury suv !
I thought you said the touchpad was a bad thing in the Lexus? Why is it not the same for the Mercedes?
Nice M. I said I also focused on this point.. This indicates bias
Thank you. But how can the Benz not have wireless CarPlay? That's weird.
So weird. Very disappointing
Clint? Which one will spend less time being repaired and out of service?
Im a current 2020 rx f sport owner interested in in the lexus rx 500h but for the price wonder if the BMW x3 m40i a better buy.
An x3 is a WAAAAAYYY better buy than the rx500h
@@naveenthemachine its way faster for sure, I think the BMW 6 cyl is pretty reliable..
I just worry about BMW breaking down. Not sure how that is WAAAAAYYY better. And why do I need this type of car to be fast?
@@user-pg6gi4tt4b those buyers don’t know what luxury is. The RX isn’t luxury
@@user-pg6gi4tt4b if you want the luxury of peace of mind and not having to go to the dealer there’s a Toyota Prius or Camry hybrid for you both of which are significantly cheaper
I disagree that the GLE’s interior is “higher quality” than the Genesis GV80’s interior. That SUV’s interior is stunning & has a very high quality interior than can give the GLE a run for its money
Prefer the look of the RX but the Merc looks undeniably more luxurious given that vehicle's quite significantly higher base price.
RIDICULOUS statement!
what's ridiculous about it? Mercedes beats the Lexus in everything except exterior styling@@Mark-de4hj
@kristians2704 For starters, the LEXUS rides better, is more comfortable, and is more reliable. And will get more at resale.
@@Mark-de4hj mercedes is more comfortable and rides better. All luxury cars loose their value very fast unless they’re limited production or something
@@kristians2704 I have owned both Mercedes and Lexus. You are welcome to your choice. Thanks!
How tall is the host? Would be nice to know for size comparison. Sometimes he looks like he’s 5’4 and other times he looks taller.
I am a towering 5 foot, 8 inches!
@@clintsimone Thank you! then the back seat area really won’t work for me 😅
How tall are you?????
Notice the comment theme - car reviewers are typically enthusiasts who don't buy or have to pay for ongoing maintenance on the vehicles they like driving the best. I loved hearing Edmunds own up to the fact that those who like Lexus RX's see things differently than reviewers. For a lot of the last 10 years the RX sold double the volume of any of its competitors. Hmmm.
Both amazing cars. My mums dream car is a Lexus RX and my dad likes them so I’m considering to buy a Lexus RX rather than an NX.
"The tech in here is really decent " lol
That’s his way of saying it’s uncompetitive
Wireless charging pads in cars, as a rule, are awful. They heat your phone more than they charge your phone and they are always placed in the worst spot possible. I'd pay to have it removed.
That white on that Benz makes it look like rental car basic as hell
New LEXUS RX 😎👍🏻 FIRST CLASS
Based on the exterior looks alone, the GLE still looks better than the newer RX. However, reliability is another matter.
I’m UK based, and Lexus is a much smaller brand than Mercedes here. Having had BMWs for the last 9 years I just tested the GLC, GLE, NX and RX. I’ve gone for the RX. It’s a smaller and much cheaper car than the GLE, but plenty big enough, just as nice an interior and more reliable. Or, conversely, it costs the same as the GLC, is more spacious, just as nice inside and more reliable.
its not about needing that torque, but we don't want 4Cyl w/turbos. THat's why Tesla Y's sell outsells the things. I want to like it but I might fall asleep driving it
Music is too loud!
Hey, hi! It’s me- I’d drive an RX as fast as possible. I’ll take my tshirt now. 😝
Even the fastest RX is a laughing stock
I’m with you🤣 In fact, the only reason other that horrible track pad I’ve stuck with the Germans
You're one of the crazies. We love to see it!
Reliability is a luxury.
Great video but i feel the RX should be compared with the GLC.
That’s the nx.
The RX is between sizes, its smaller than a GLE but bigger than a GLC.
So where does it belong????
@@michaelvella8511 in between
I really think the RX should be compared with the Nautilus, XT5, Velar, and certain trims of the Grand Cherokee instead. It's Lexus' upcoming three-row crossover that should be compared with the GLE, X5, Q7, etc.
The 46.2 cu ft rating in the RX with the second row folded flat makes no sense. It can’t be that low with the seats folded flat
I wonder if the people who complain about the touch pad, actually drive the Lexus daily. I loved the touch pad.
The Lexus RX is not affordable. In Canada, the top model is now $99,000 and a 2016 model still costs $35-40K
I’m fan Lexus RX
There is nothing more irritating to me than silly little comments shared across the board by you TH-camrs who ironically have never owned luxury cars. You are repeating almost word for word what others like you say. You display OBSOLUTLEY no originality and what I would call downright laziness! Watching other 'bloggers' and repeating nonsense is not helpful but misleading.
First, the RX has always had every single option that other cars do in this category and in fact pioneered these features. My 2006 Lexus RX400h had a touchscreen and so did my 2004 LS but at the time the complaints were about the screens being finger-print magnets which lead Lexus to discontinue. In fact, Lexus offers most of their safety system controls included in the cost and was the first to do so. Mercedes, (which I have owned) nickel and dime you for every single feature thereby shooting up the price. You then if you are an owner, end up getting stuck with huge costs when things go wrong, which they invariable do in their cars. I'd much rather be investing my money for a return!Speaking of which, even in resale Toyota/Lexus will generally fetch higher resale.
Stop perpetuating the ridiculous nonsense about backwards technology. You wax poetic about new technologies when you compare a seven-year-old Lexus with a brand-new Mercedes BMW etc.
PS. Example is how you breeze over the lack of options in the more expensive Mecedes. RIDICULOUS!
Looks amazing both. But ofc branding mercedes is better
Why did you compare a sport model RX with a luxury version GLE??? Makes no sense. Of course you get a light interior color and wood trim on the GLE with the luxury trim. If you compared the new RX luxury trim with the same light color interior as the GLE, then it would be a different story and on the same level. Even the exterior of the RX luxury version has a different look. HOW is this a proper comparison please??🤔
Nah the RX even in the lighter color interiors still fails in comparison to Mercedes.
The RX has no stitching anywhere, lots of cheap hard plastics, no elegance or design. Take out the Lexus logo and that interior would pass for a Toyota Camry or highlander
@@naveenthemachine you ARE aware that a Porsche is Volkswagen, right??? You DO know that Porsche AND Lamborghini SUVs are based on Volkswagen platforms and chassis, right??? You being such a brazen Toyota hater is simply sad for a grown-up which I assume you are. Toyota is THE largest automotive company in the world for quite a good reason. But, anyway, enjoy the rest of your life being a hater. God bless you😊🙏
@@kazuallty do they share platforms? No. The platforms between VW and Porsche aren’t the same.
Lots of changes and different engines. Similar yes but different internals an different chassis
Recently, I drove a Lexus RX350, which is far superior in terms of power compared to the Mercedes GLC 350. While the Mercedes has an advantage in technology, certainly it falls short in terms of power.
Rx350 over the Benz all day
Go gv80 if you want a true Lexus suv. Not this Toyota Highlander with nail polish
@@naveenthemachine 😉
It's very simple, you want an suv that's truly reliable buy the Lexus.
Get a genesis bro
@@maga6319 Your a funny guy!
@@samaccurso says the clown
You want luxury reliability buy a Toyota in its top end trim
Lol so buy an underpowered Lexus with a turbo 4 banger. I can assure you this Lexus will have the same issues as the other turbo luxury cars. They’re already having issues with the new driving aids and infotainment systems.
Earlier this year the GLE was named the single least reliable vehicle currently sold in the US market by Consumer Reports with a reliability score of 5 out of 100, LOL. Absolutely laughable to call it the top rated SUV in its class when it is a complete piece of junk. Guess the clowns at Edmunds are more worried about maintaining favor with Mercedes rather than accurately calling their vehicles out for being some of the least reliable in the entire car market.
Don’t get me wrong, this RX is super lackluster, but at least it won’t be a shop queen like a GLE.
How’s a Toyota Camry suv better than a Mercedes? Oh yeah you can’t name it
Your pathetic reliability excuses won’t work 😂
@@mattspeer01 but the Mercedes is still better. Then bmw genesis Volvo Acura Lincoln
@@naveenthemachine I would take an X5 or GV80 over the GLE any day, personally.
@@mattspeer01 I would too.
@@mattspeer01 That NAVEENTHEMACHINE IS A BOT not a real person trolling the Lexus comments.
You sure know how to market your product
I prefer lexus 450h because its now model for next 5years , gle has 4 years .
While this comparison makes sense, know that nobody who buys a GLE will get this trim... and if you're willing to spend properly on one of them, the GLE goes from an RX competitor to a Maybach competitor; ie, GET THE GLE!
Who cares about sportiness?? Most cars shouldn’t be sporty and this class is a prime example. This inane complaint has made most vehicles mildly sporty with much stiffer suspensions. The fact that the reviewer mentioned that multiple times just shows how out of touch publications are.
You can have sporty and comfortable options. X5 GLE gv80 aviator are all sportier w RWD architectures but they still have very comfortable rides. The RX isn’t to the level of comfortable as those others
When you get a Merc fan to do a comparison.. the people in the end vote with their dollars and that's what any manufacturer wants.. just look at his demeanor when he is in the Merc vs the Lexus... It tells you all.. Praise for the GLE and nitpicking for the RX
Actually, I just ordered RX500H 😂😂😂
Compare Lexus 330 and 350
I want to drive as fast as possible :)
I am gonna deduct lots of points on the turbo powered drivetrain that sucks
I’m gonna ding all the points on the RX
@@naveenthemachine definitely deserves a lot of dinged point but the. Again its the epa making them do it too
Lol what a ridiculous comparison. The GLE is mid luxury while the rx are for ppl who want a more fancy tad smaller highlander
Reliability vs unreliability…hmm
Would you rather have a proper luxury crossover or would you rather have a Toyota Highlander wearing nail polish and exuding no luxury qualities?
@@naveenthemachine rather have a reliable car.
@@gigi9467 get a Toyota then. It’s the same car with a different logo, same company, same engineer team, same technology, same engine, same hybrid...
@@naveenthemachine you are wrong, 2023 highlander has more advanced digital clusters than 2023 rx 🤣🤣 . Toyota / Lexus, cheap as hell. But I don’t know why they can put these shit together and lasts forever. That’s why people buying for
@@lolkzmk3548 considering the Toyotas more advanced in tech the RX is a hard sell
Great review…. Though I don’t think Lexus was ever running for the Benz lol. I think at this point Lexus builds cars for their customers and ONLY their customers. There’s no regards for magazines, no regard for journalists, not a single f*ck given to try to please anyone. Great on them for marching to the best of their own drum, but I’ll pass on the RX. What’s weird though is that I’m not really a fan of the German offerings either.
Well considering Lexus is supposed to compete in the luxury space and fails to do so why do they even bother considering they don’t know what customers want
@@naveenthemachine I think Lexus knows exactly what they’re doing. The RX outsells all of its main competitors 2 to 1. And it outsells the Audi Q7 nearly 4 to 1 in some months. They invented the segment, then BMW and Mercedes Benz came around and reinvented it into what they believe it should be. But for nearly 30 years now the RX has been outselling them, despite reviewers drooling over the German options. It is quite fascinating to see. Every new generation of X5 and GLE brings praise. Every new generation of RX brings the same old comments on how the car is the same but slightly more refined. The same but slightly more refined. The same but slightly more refined. Then every year it dominates on the sales board. It’s almost as if Lexus is doing it on purpose….
but it doesn’t make them the best overall product as Clint has pointed out in the description
@@naveenthemachine Yeah, far from it. In this segment I think the GV80 is the best. Followed second by the X5. However I do give the RX the nod over the Aviator and GLE. The reason being, the RX is just so much cheaper and much better equipped for the money. My aunt owns a GLE and she’s has been a repeat buyer for 20 years, way back to the ML days. I’ve driven the car countless times, it is nothing special once you insert it into regular everyday mundane activities. And it looks kinda stupid with that frowning face. And the Aviator is overpriced considering what you get with the GV80. The RX is Goldilocks and I think that’s why it sells so well. My realtor owned a previous gen RX and shuttled us around in it when we were looking for houses. If this new RX is any bit as nice as the old one, it is a fantastic car and punches above its price point in refinement.
@@Soh90 I would put the RX well below the x5 gv80 xc90 aviator or MDX or GLE or QX60 or honestly I really hate to say this, but also below the Cadillac xt6 as well. The xt6 is bad in its own right but the styling, luxurious interior, more space, and super cruise more than make up for it. Whereas the RX doesn’t have anything to offer. It falls behind in every single category from exterior styling to interior and materials to tech to space to luxury to opulence to powertrains to handling to performance to comfort to suspension polish to driving dynamics to even ride quality in some cases
Beautiful car, but that infotainment system looks very basic
Another fact: All of 2.0 liter engines offered in Mercedes vehicles are made by Nissan.
That´s just false. The engine is built and developed by mercedes in germany.
No it is not! You need to check again
@@raym6415 How can someone be so confidently incorrect? The engine is called M 274 DE 20 AL, was developed by Mercedes and is built in Stuttgart, Germany. Some infinity models even used a version of this engine, but those were still produced in germany by Mercedes
Shelve is for pack of Newports for your kids
The Rx has been knocking the head of the GLE "king" for years in sales in this segment.. what are you on about?
Your assessment on the ride quality is spot on. I have the GLS, which is nothing more than a stretched GLE, and the wife drives the RX. The GLS is like driving a bank vault and the RX is like driving a wooden crate. The GLS or any Mercedes achilles heel is the maintenance cost. Try $400 for a oil change.
isn't that only once a year (for the oil change)?
Only $400! If you are in Canada it is double that cost and triple every second year. MB, like all German manufacturers, nails you on parts and service!!!
@@twystedhumour I average about 10k miles between oil changes
a wooden crate? come on.. its a very smooth nice driving vehicle.. Hows the rattles and creaks in the Merc? my E class is pretty bad, also my last merc and 200k SL63.. one thing about Lexus is they dont rattle and they are smooth and quiet.. I fit in Merceces much better though and even with all the issues I have, I love my E53 wagon.
@@twfinc6855 Have you ever notice it`s their "wife" who owns the car? It's all nothing but a lie. But wait, sometimes they are comparing a brand new Merc with a ten year old Lexus!
RX is the size/class of GLC. By comparing it to GLE you show that you don’t know anything about cars
show off your Benz
keep for 10 years Lexus
No more giant L on the Tailgate. How will anyone following you know that you are driving a Lexus?
Really, You know that you're driving a Lexus. To hell with anyone else. Are you a showoff?
You're cute, but I'm one of the ones that would want to drive a lexus rx 500h. However it's not really that fast, you can get that amount of horsepower in a base bmw x5. Lexus shouldn't make you go 5 levels up and pay 70k for it. Anyway, I'm not surprised that you thought the Mercedes was more luxurious. But for the money I would probably do the lexus. I wish they were a bit more posh.
Mercedes eats Lexus in this comparison. But the real star is the gv80
@@naveenthemachine why do you feel the GV80 sits above ther Merc?
@@ALMX5DP the gv80 imo is more attractive outside and inside design wise. And it’s a better value and probably more reliable long term too. And it has a longer warranty
@@naveenthemachine sounds like a lot of subjectivity. Design certainly is, and being "probably" more reliable. Value seems pretty similar if comparable models have similar feature content. And base warranty is better, but it's not like you cant get an extended one on a Merc.
@@ALMX5DP well yeah but wouldn’t that be more expensive?
And the genesis will have lower maintenance costs long term
Mercedes-Benz, the best or nothing!
Owned both, Merc edes by far, a more enjoyable ride. Lexus seats very narrow and uncomfortable.
Yupp after two years Mercedes 15k and Lexus 55k. Lmao mercedes effin 80k miles garbage
That Mercedes looks like it’s going to fall apart . I love the Lexus spindle grill it’s pretty much a fuck you to any car lol . Lexus started that trend and everyone copied .
Lexus 👍
The reason Lexus can't compete with MB interiors is simple. Lexus is a premium brand. Nothing more than a dressed up Toyota. Wife had a 23 Lexus loaner and the 4 banger is not very refined at all. Most people who buy MB don't care about reliablity because they lease them.
King Benz
No one needs three row anything honestly, grown folks can’t fit in the back comfortably. People should stop having 5-6 kids and 3 row should vanish.
Would absolutely take the RX over the GLE. The price for the GLE to match the features that come with the Lexus is vastly more expensive and the reliability of the GLE is trash. I’ll definitely give the Germans credit on making vehicles that are more fun to drive and if you’re looking for a lease, probably not a bad choice. But no way in hell that I’d waste so much money on something that will spend half its life in the shop.
King? Mercedes hasn’t been the long in decades. Doesn’t sell and depreciates quickly. I want a Mercedes but it can’t beat Rx in reliability. It can in luxury by a little. Plus why are you comparing the GLE to the RX even in size? What about the GX?
Mercedes over this blue rav4
Don't the RX doesn't look like a Boat anymore
What’s up using these flambé 4 cylinder engines your spending 70-80k I want a v-6-8 you have tree huggers building SUV’s today
Genesis GV80 beats both in my opinion
GLE and pretty much all Mercedeses since 2018 look super ugly with their front headlines. What is it, a giant bug? Besides, unreliable vehicles that maintenance costs are too much. Just got the latest NX-350 AWD with the 2.4 turbo engine. It is a monster on the road. It is completely high tech in the dashboard area and I am absolutely convinced, it is a much better vehicle that Mercedes. I say that from experience as I used to buy that nonsense of a vehicle.
I’m not sure about this comparison. You are comparing a Toyota with icing to a Mercedes and they are clearly in 2 different categories. Most Mercedes shoppers aren’t exactly looking for a bargain. They know what they are getting into. After having had both, I’m sticking with my Benz. I love it in a way I never did my Toyota with icing. Yes, maintenance is more, but I actually enjoy driving and the Germans know how to make it enjoyable. And yes, I said a Toyota with icing. All you have to do is look at the sticker and you’ll see what your car really is.
I will buy RX 500h, will drive like an a** (similar to BMW owners) in sport mode when driving alone and drive like a true RX in comfort mode when with family ;) ... Can I get my t-shirt?
But you’ll get smoked by an Acura bmw or genesis. Those three will laugh at your Toyota Highlander with addons
@@naveenthemachine - I already own two Acura, one RDX and one MDX. BMW is not well engineered in long-term reliability. I myself am an engineer so even money is not an issue, I am against supporting bad engineering (or its scheme to generating $$$ for dealer service department). I like Genesis too but don't like the idea of parking a 70K+ GV* out on the driveway, not comfortable parking it in the garage since it may start a fire and burn down my house (since a lot of Hyundai/Kia cars have that issue). That is why I have to go with RX. did not like them as much as Acura but R500h seems having potential, still need to test drive first...
Actually, I just saw Acura EV concept and it is so cool. I think I will wait for Acura ZDX type S come out in the end of 2023 before making decision.
@@benjamintran5444 go with the Acura. Acura is actually more competitive as a luxury brand than lexus.
@@naveenthemachine - it looks like you really hate Lexus? Why is it?
GLE350 is more luxury car than rx350
Since when a glorified Highlander is comparing to Mercedes a luxury platform product?
Exactly. I’d say it’s a glorified Camry since the RX and highlanders platform roots come from the Camry