2020 Lexus GX vs. 2020 Mercedes Benz GLE 350

The 2020 Lexus GX is a mid-size luxury SUV that combines comfort and great off-road capabilities. The GX comes with an ultra-quiet cabin that cancels outside noise while providing a great driving experience. The car comes with three rows and seating as well as a roomy cabin.

The Mercedes Benz GLE 350 joins the growing ranks of Mercedes Benz’s off-road offerings. It comes with a fairly luxurious interior as one would expect from a Mercedes Benz. Its off-road capabilities are a little wanting though and the ride comfort has also been compromised in this latest offering.

Design & Style

The Lexus GX comes with a more aggressive grille as well as 19-inch wheels. The wheels especially give the GX excellent grip on rough roads which is what makes this Lexus particularly good on rugged roads. The triple-beam headlights are now fully LED and for the 2020 model, Lexus has added a new Atomic Silver to its color options.

When it comes to the Mercedes Benz GLE, not much has changed in terms of exterior styling. Inside the cabin, drivers and passengers can expect heated seats as well as a smart-phone charging pad. The GLE also features a fragrance-diffuser as well as four-zone automatic climate control.

Technology & Safety

The 2020 Lexus GX offers drivers and passengers a host of amenities that include an 8.0-inch touch screen as well as Bluetooth connectivity. You can safely pick-up calls on the Lexus GX thanks to its hands-free features. Passengers in the rear seat also get a rear-seat entertainment system that includes two screens. The audio system can be upgraded to a seventeen-speaker system for greater sound quality.

The Mercedes Benz GLE comes with a 12.3-inch display system that can be operated using the Mercedes Benz’s voice-activated system. The voice-operated system can operate most of the features although the driver has the option to use a center console to manually operate the infotainment system.

Performance

When it comes to the engine, the Lexus GX offers an impressive 4.6 L V8 engine that delivers 300 horsepower. The engine is controlled by a six-speed automatic transmission that delivers a fast and smooth ride. The GX can move from zero to sixty in just 7.2 seconds and handles powerfully on any kind of terrain.

The Mercedes Benz GLE, on the other hand, features a 255-horsepower engine that is connected to a 9-speed automatic transmission. The engine is turbocharged meaning that it delivers a pretty powerful ride when the turbo kicks in. The GLE moves from zero to sixty in about 5. 5 seconds and drivers have the option of the more powerful AMG version.

The Bottom Line

While the Lexus GX and the Mercedes GLE 350 are pretty good when it comes to handling and comfort, the Lexus GX delivers a far better ride on rugged roads than the GLE. This makes the 2020 Lexus GX a better option as an SUV than the Mercedes Benz GLE.

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