2024 Lexus NX 350h vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e Review

Picture of the 2024 Lexus NX 350h

2024 Lexus
NX 350h

MSRP*: $43,465 to $49,605
See details & photos

Find Your Best Price Today!

Picture of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e

2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLC 350e

MSRP*: $59,900
See details & photos

Find Your Best Price Today!

MPG - City 41 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 37 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 46.9 ft3 56.3 ft3
Engine
  • 240-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 313-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 240 hp 313 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 4,409 lbs
Exterior Length 183.5 in 185.7 in
Exterior Width 73.4 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Info not available
Head Room Front 37.1 - 38.3 in
Rear 38.1 - 38.5 in
Front 41.3 in
Rear 39.6 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Lexus NX 350h than in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e. The Lexus NX 350h will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e.

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). Clearly, the Lexus NX 350h is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Lexus NX 350h is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Lexus NX 350h takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e.

Handling
The Lexus NX 350h has a larger turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e is clearly the choice over the Lexus NX 350h for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Lexus NX 350h has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Lexus NX 350h does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Lexus NX 350h and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e. The Lexus NX 350h has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e.