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Lexus LM 350H vs Mercedes-Benz V-Class

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Lexus LM 350H
Lexus LM 350H

2024 price

Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Mercedes-Benz V-Class

$47,999 - $82,500

2018 price

Summary

2024 Lexus LM 350H
2018 Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 4, 2.5L

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.1L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded/Electric

Diesel
Fuel Efficiency
5.5L/100km (combined)

6.3L/100km (combined)
Seating
7

7
Dislikes
  • Third row suits two people not three
  • Limited luggage space
  • It’s an expensive people mover

  • No rear cup-holders
  • No AEB
  • Engine lacks some punch
2024 Lexus LM 350H Summary

Most people that are wealthy enough to be ferried around in a car or limo choose a long luxurious sedan like a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series or a Lexus LS. Of course, there are now also SUVs that are used for the same purpose.

But what about a plush people mover? There are very few of these available in Australia and they don’t sell in huge numbers. But Lexus believes there is a market for such a model and it has just launched the big and bold LM. The hybrid-only range is a unique proposition and the LM should hold appeal for limo and tourism operators, and larger cashed-up families

This initial launch drive was a slightly different format to usual. Given the intended use of the lounge-like model, Lexus arranged for us to be collected in the LM by a chauffeur and ferried from Melbourne to the Mornington Peninsula. From there we got behind the wheel for a brief drive, but many of my impressions will focus on the passenger cabin experience.

Note too that the LM500h does not land until early 2024, so we only sampled the LM350h AWD.

So jump aboard and let’s see if this Lexus can do everything the LS can do - and maybe even a little bit more.

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2018 Mercedes-Benz V-Class Summary

The Mercedes-Benz V-Class van isn’t made for ferrying parcels from point to point. No, even though it is based on the Vito courier van, the V-Class is all about human cargo.

And let’s be clear, here: we’re not talking about chucking people in the back and hoping they get to their destination without cracks or breakages. This is a luxury van made to move people in comfort and style, with all the trimmings you’d expect of a vehicle bearing the three-pointed star badge.

So, is it any good? I played hire-car driver to find out.

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