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Lexus NX vs Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class

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Lexus NX
Lexus NX

$63,400 - $95,900

2025 price

Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class
Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class

$34,999 - $60,990

2021 price

Summary

2025 Lexus NX
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 4, 2.5L

Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded/Electric

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
1.3L/100km (combined)

8.3L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

7
Dislikes
  • Misses out on a few items for a flagship model
  • Not as flashy inside as rivals
  • Plug-in hybrid powertrain won't win over everyone

  • Second row doesn't tumble forward
  • Expensive but desirable options
  • Standard active safety falls short
2025 Lexus NX Summary

The Lexus NX 450h+ F Sport is a well-specified and plush-looking medium SUV that has a plug-in hybrid powertrain - a first for the brand.

On paper, it seems to tick the boxes for size, luxury and efficiency but we've been testing the flagship grade to see if it's a winning combo in real life.

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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Summary

So, you want an SUV with seven seats for the family (and maybe friends), but also want it to be premium and have a performance focus. There hasn’t been a model that fits the bill this side of six figures… until now.

Yep, Mercedes-Benz’s mould-breaking GLB mid-sizer has officially been given the AMG treatment. Enter the ‘entry-level’ GLB35, which is out to prove you can have your cake and eat it too, especially if you’re the above buyer.

But is the GLB35 trying to do too many things at once? Is it really a jack of all trades, or a master of none? As always, there’s one way to find out: put it to test. We’ve done exactly that, so please read on.

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