Lexus NX vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class
What's the difference?

Lexus NX

$59,900 - $103,598

2025 price

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class

$86,800 - $199,335

2025 price

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Summary

2025 Lexus NX

2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

By Emily Agar

By James Cleary

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 2.5L

Turbo 6, 3.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

1.3L/100km (combined)

1.7L/100km (combined)

Energy consumption

14.0 kWh/100km

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Electric range

87 km

100 km

Battery capacity

18.10 kWh

28.60 kWh

Seating

Likes

Plush cabin space with nice trims
Premium technology that's easy to use
Refined on road driving experience

Looks
Performance
Safety

Dislikes

Misses out on a few items for a flagship model
Not as flashy inside as rivals
Plug-in hybrid powertrain won't win over everyone

No spare tyre
Steep service pricing
Modest boot

2025 Lexus NX Summary

The Lexus NX 450h+ F Sport is a well-specified and plush-looking medium SUV that has a plug-in hybrid powertrain - a first for the brand.

On paper, it seems to tick the boxes for size, luxury and efficiency but we've been testing the flagship grade to see if it's a winning combo in real life.

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2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Summary

You like performance, love a bit of luxury and fancy a traditional sedan. The budget is healthy and there’s a surprising amount of choice. But Mercedes-AMG believes it’s created the car that perfectly answers your new-car brief.

The Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid 4Matic+ is a fresh expression of an established high-performance sedan formula mixing internal-combustion power with electric punch and all-wheel drive.

We were invited to its local launch, so stay with us to see if this newcomer is ready to fill that primo European performance car shaped space in your garage.

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Deep dive comparison

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Verdict

The Lexus NX450h+ F Sport is a gorgeous mid-size SUV that combines great specs and a fairly efficient plug-in hybrid powertrain. It’s a comfortable and easy ride which should appeal to a wide range of driving styles. It also looks good parked at the kerbside of a city street and with it ticking most of the boxes, it may become your new best friend.

Verdict

The Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid 4Matic+ is a superb blend of high-tech hybrid muscle and cossetting top-end luxury. Value is competitive, it looks (and feels) the business, despite the conventional sedan configuration it’s surprisingly practical (except for the modest boot), fuel-efficiency is a key benefit and safety is stellar. The ownership proposition is okay for the category but that’s not top of mind when an enticing series of corners ranges into view. It’s an impressive package.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel, accommodation and meals provided.

Lexus NX vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class What's the difference?

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Lexus NX vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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