RX 500h F Sport vs GLS 450 4MATIC
Lexus · Mercedes-Benz
1/4 Mile winner
RX 500h F Sport
Beats the GLS 450 4MATIC by 0.09s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the RX 500h F Sport beats the GLS 450 4MATIC by a hair, finishing 0.09 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the RX 500h F Sport thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
366 hp
375 hp
0–100 km/h
5.9s
6s
Top speed
210 km/h
210 km/h
Engine
I4 Hybrid
I6
Fuel
Hybrid
Mild Hybrid
Torque
406 Nm
500 Nm
Price
$63,000
$88,000
Simulated race times
Distance
RX 500h F Sport
GLS 450 4MATIC
100 m
6.228s
6.274s
1/8 mile
9.265s
9.330s
1/4 mile
14.062s
14.151s
1 km
25.723s
25.849s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: RX 500h F Sport is $63,000 vs $88,000 for the GLS 450 4MATIC — a $25,000 gap.
FAQ
Which is faster, the RX 500h F Sport or the GLS 450 4MATIC?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the RX 500h F Sport is faster, beating the GLS 450 4MATIC by 0.09 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the RX 500h F Sport vs the GLS 450 4MATIC?
The RX 500h F Sport hits 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, while the GLS 450 4MATIC does it in 6 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The RX 500h F Sport produces 366 hp; the GLS 450 4MATIC produces 375 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The RX 500h F Sport tops out at 210 km/h, and the GLS 450 4MATIC reaches 210 km/h.
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