2020 Lexus LX vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450

SUPREME POWER

The 5.7-liter V8 engine of the LX produces 383 horsepower and 403 lb-ft of torque-that's 21 additional horsepower and 34 more lb-ft of torque than the smaller, turbocharged six-cylinder engine of the GLS.

Powerful engine: Engineered with the largest engine of any Lexus vehicle, the 2020 LX prides itself with a 5.7-liter V8 loaded with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence and an advanced eight-speed paddle-shift transmission. 

Towing Capability: Towing Prep is standard on the 2020 LX 570 and available at an additional cost on the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450. With an impressive 403 lb-ft of torque, the LX is loaded with towing possibilities. Trailer Sway Control can detect and help curb unwanted trailer movement caused by wind, bumpy roads, and even steering conditions. For extra convenience, a trailer ball and ball mount are also offered. 

VALUE

With less depreciation and substantial savings in maintenance and repairs, LX reliability delivers savings with a better 5-year estimated cost of ownership compared to the GLS 450.

SAFETY & DRIVER ASSISTANCE

LX comes with Lexus Safety System+, an impressive suite of standard safety features like Pedestrian Detection and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. Mercedes-Benz requires the purchase of an expensive option to get the same features to match the LX. Some of the features included in the Lexus Safety System+ include:

Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection: This system is engineered to help detect a vehicle or a pedestrian in the path of your Lexus under certain conditions. If the driver does not brake in time, the system is designed to automatically begin braking before impact, and in some cases, can even brake the vehicle to a stop. 

Lane Departure Alert: This system uses a high-resolution camera to monitor visible lane markings and determine the vehicle's position within a lane. 

All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control: This system uses radar and camera technology to help you maintain a preset speed and following distance from the vehicle ahead. Adaptive Cruise Control is standard on the 2020 LX 570 and available on the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 at an additional cost. 

Intelligent High Beams: Intelligent High Beams offer added lighting to help keep you focused on the road and to provide greater visibility for you as well as other drivers. 

EXTERIOR & INTERIOR

Along with having more front and middle-row shoulder room, the LX features a robust ladder frame, standard full-time four-wheel-drive system with two-speed transfer case, lockable TORSEN® limited-slip center differential, Crawl Control with Turn Assist and Active Height Control. It all works together to offer greater wheel articulation and control to better accommodate rough conditions. By comparison, the GLS 450 features a lighter-duty unibody frame and all-wheel-drive system, and Crawl Control and Active Height Control are nowhere to be found on the GLS 450.

PERFORMANCE & TECHNOLOGY

With a turning circle of 38.7 feet, the LX has an advantage over the GLS's 39.4 feet-making it easier to park and maneuver in smaller spaces. The LX also has an advantage with it's advanced multi-view technologies such as: 

Panoramic View Monitor: Designed to help drivers avoid potential obstacles and make parking more convenient, the available Panoramic View Monitor, with wide front and side view, uses four high-resolution cameras to create a composite image of the vehicle's nearby surroundings. 

Multi-Terrain Monitor: The Multi-Terrain Monitor works with Multi-Terrain Select to keep drivers informed of off-road conditions and the vehicle's immediate surroundings, displaying dynamic information like tilt gauge and wheelspin.

Backup Camera with Dynamic Gridlines: When you put your LX in reverse, the view from the backup camera is displayed on the multimedia display in full color with active gridlines to assist you with parking and other maneuvers.

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE

The LX 570 offers a reassuring, six-year or 70,000-mile powertrain warranty for the engine and driveline, while the GLS has a shorter, four-year or 50,000-mile powertrain warranty.

After taking all of these things into account, it's clear that the 2020 LX 570 outshines the 2020 GLS 450. When you're looking for space, elegance, and capability accompanied with a long-lasting warranty all in one gorgeous package, stop by Hennessy Lexus of Atlanta to get behind the wheel of a 2020 Lexus LX 570. Our staff is ready to answer your questions and find you a vehicle that perfectly fits your needs.