Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Lexus RZ450E

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Mercedes-Benz GLS
Mercedes-Benz GLS

2021 price

Lexus RZ450E
Lexus RZ450E

$58,900 - $74,999

2023 price

Summary

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS
2023 Lexus RZ450E
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 6, 3.0L
Electric motor type
Permanent Magnet
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded/Electric
Vehicle type
Battery Electric
Fuel Efficiency
9.2L/100km (combined)
Electric range
470 km
Energy consumption

15.2 kWh/100km
Battery capacity

71.40 kWh
Seating
7

5
Dislikes
  • Hard lower door plastics
  • Could make even more noise
  • High fuel consumption

  • Feels artificial behind the wheel
  • Could have more real-world range
  • Missing things like V2L, one-pedal drive
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS Summary

It’s fair to say Mercedes-AMG GLS63 buyers really want it all; good looks, cutting-edge technology, seven-seat practicality, leading safety and V8 performance to name a few key desirables. And, lucky for them, the new model is finally here.

Yep, the latest GLS63 is yet another exercise in excess, leaving very little to be desired by its buyers. Indeed, it ticks almost every box when it comes to a utility vehicle that well and truly puts the sports in Sports Utility Vehicle.

But, of course, this raises questions over whether or not the GLS63 is trying to do too much. And given this model does a whole lot more than its predecessor, these questions need to be answered again. Read on.

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2023 Lexus RZ450E Summary

Far from just another mid-size SUV offering, the Lexus RZ bares the burden of much of the Japanese premium brand’s future.

While Lexus has been a trailblazer in the past, offering a wide range of hybrid luxury vehicles before every other brand, it’s a little late to the party with this car; it’s first ground-up electric vehicle.

The question is, has all this extra time given Lexus the luxury of perspective, or is it too little too late for the RZ to make a meaningful impact on the mid-size luxury SUV space? Stick with us as we find out.

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