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How Does the 2025 Lexus RX Compare to the BMW X5 & Mercedes-Benz GLE?
The experts at Lexus of Pleasanton know our customers have high expectations when it comes to luxury SUVs. And that's a good thing! We wholeheartedly believe that drivers like you deserve the best the market can offer.
If you're shopping for a new SUV, you'll find "the best" in new models like the 2025 Lexus RX. At the same time, you'll find great experiences in competitors like the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE. While each of these premium utility vehicles has a lot to offer, the Lexus RX stands out with its refined performance, stunning design, advanced technology, and comprehensive safety features. Let's take a closer look at how the Lexus RX compares to its SUV competitors.
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Performance & Fuel Economy
The 2025 Lexus RX comes standard with a powerful 275-horsepower 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder powertrain. This advanced engine also offers a solid 22 miles per gallon on city streets and 29 miles per gallon on the highway. Higher-level models can also come equipped with a hybrid powertrain, pushing its combined fuel economy up to 36 miles per gallon. While the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE are both more powerful than the Lexus RX, they can't match its impressive fuel economy.
Exterior Design
The Lexus RX has a sleek and sophisticated exterior with a bold spindle grille, sharp character lines, and a sculpted hood create a dynamic look. Its LED headlights and taillights add a nice premium touch that looks great at a glance. The BMW X5 has a muscular stance and signature kidney grille, while the Mercedes GLE features elegant proportions. While both models are refined in their own way, they lack the unique look that makes the Lexus RX stand out on the roads of the East Bay.
Interior Design & Space
The 2025 Lexus RX impresses with a wealth of premium amenities inside its spacious interior. Comfortable textured fabrics and ambient interior lighting work well with its wooden open-pore trim. It offers comfortable seating for five and sports a spacious hold behind the second row of seats, including 46.2 cubic feet of cargo space in total.
The BMW X5 and Mercedes GLE offer more cargo space, but don't offer as much leg room as the Lexus RX. The Lexus RX provides the space to really stretch out. The Mercedes-Benz GLE does offer third row seating, but it's so tight you'd be hard-pressed to feel comfortable using it.
Infotainment Technology & Features
When it comes to infotainment, the Lexus RX comes packed with advanced connectivity features. Its large touchscreen display is intuitive to use, with crisp graphics and responsive controls. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto make it easy to integrate your smartphone while its premium 21-speaker Mark Levinson audio system immerses you in concert-quality sound as you cruise through Livermore.
The BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE are no slouches in the infotainment department, but fall short of the Lexus RX's overall features.
Safety Features
The Lexus RX was awarded Top Safety Pick+ status by the IIHS, thanks to its robust Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 assistance suite. This safety package includes active safety technologies like standard automated emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control, and more.
The BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE both offer similar driver assistance packages. No matter which model you choose, you'll feel protected on the road.
Starting Price
The Lexus RX, BMW X5, and Mercedes-Benz GLE all offer top-notch luxury market experiences. That being said, the Lexus RX costs significantly less than its two competitors. While there are some areas where the X5 and GLE offer a little extra, you'll need to pay a lot more to get them. The starting price for the base Lexus RX model is about $50,475. Compare that to the base starting price for BMW X5 ($64,475) and Mercedes-Benz GLE ($63,000). Lexus RX provides a true luxury experience without the burden of an inflated price tag.
Why is the Lexus RX the Right New SUV for Me?
With its impressive performance, eye-catching design, premium interior, advanced technology, and safety features, the Lexus RX delivers on every front. Come and experience the new Lexus RX for yourself by visiting Lexus of Pleasanton for a test drive. Our knowledgeable team is ready to answer your questions and help you find the perfect Lexus to match your Bay Area lifestyle.
