2015 Lexus RX 350 vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Diesel

2015 Lexus RX 350 vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Diesel - Front Left Comparison2015 Lexus RX 350 vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Diesel - Front Left Comparison
2015 Lexus RX 350 vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Diesel - Rear Right Comparison2015 Lexus RX 350 vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Diesel - Rear Right Comparison
2015 Lexus RX 350 vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Diesel - Dashboard Comparison2015 Lexus RX 350 vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Diesel - Dashboard Comparison
2015 Lexus RX 350 vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Diesel - Side Comparison2015 Lexus RX 350 vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Diesel - Side Comparison

What is the main difference between RX 350 and GL-Class Diesel?

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, starting price, ground shadow size, horsepower, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2015 Lexus RX 350 has a more powerful engine and gets 1.5 mpg less than the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Diesel. Also, the 2015 RX 350 is priced $22,630 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2016 GL-Class Diesel. In addition, the RX 350 body is significantly smaller than the GL-Class Diesel, and in addition to that, it's also slightly shorter. And then, you'll seat two more passengers in the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Diesel than in the Lexus RX 350. Among similarities are the body structure and market segment.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
  • 3.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$40,970
$63,600
Engine
Engine
3.5L V-6
3.0L V-6 Turbo Diesel
Horsepower
Horsepower
270 hp
240 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
7.7 sec
8.3 sec
City MPG
City MPG
18 MPG
19 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
25 MPG
26 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
21 MPG
22 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
74.2 in
84.3 in
Length
Length
187.8 in
201.6 in
Height
Height
66.3 - 67.7 in
72.8 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
107.9 in
121.1 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
96.8 ft2
118 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
7
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.0 - 39.1 in
41.2 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
43.1 in
40.3 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.0 in
58.5 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.7 in
40.0 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
36.8 in
38.5 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
57.6 in
58.3 in

Costs

2015 Lexus RX 350

2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Diesel

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
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$1,650
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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