2025 Lexus NX 250 vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 Review

Picture of the 2025 Lexus NX 250

2025 Lexus
NX 250

MSRP*: $40,965 to $44,490
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLB 250

MSRP*: $44,650 to $46,650
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MPG - City 25 - 26 MPG 24 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 33 MPG 32 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 46.9 ft3 62.0 ft3
Engine
  • 203-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 221-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 203 hp 221 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 183.5 in 182.4 in
Exterior Width 73.4 in 72.2 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.1 in
Head Room Front 37.1 - 38.3 in
Rear 38.1 - 38.5 in
Front 40.7 in
Rear 39.3 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 than in the Lexus NX 250, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Lexus NX 250.

Convenience
The Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Lexus NX 250, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Lexus NX 250 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Dimensions
The Lexus NX 250 is a little wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Lexus NX 250 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Handling
The Lexus NX 250 has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Lexus NX 250 has a little less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.

Powertrain
The Lexus NX 250 has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Lexus NX 250 has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250, making the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Lexus NX 250 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250.