Lexus RZ vs Mercedes-Benz GLC (EV)

Updated October 2026 · Real-world figures, not WLTP

Lexus RZ

RZ 350e (MY26)

£53,995 · 252 mi

Wins 3 of 16

Mercedes-Benz GLC (EV)

GLC 250

£55,495 · 311 mi

Wins 13 of 16

Our verdict

The Lexus RZ and Mercedes-Benz GLC (EV) are both electric SUVs in the large car class. The Lexus RZ starts at £53,995 in the UK and the Mercedes-Benz GLC (EV) at £55,495, comparing the cheapest version of each.

The GLC (EV) goes further, with about 311 miles of real-world range against 252 for the RZ. On top of that, it charges faster on a rapid charger (165 kW against 110 kW on average, 10–80%), uses less energy (3.7 mi/kWh against 3.5 mi/kWh), has the bigger boot (698 litres against 522) and is quicker, doing 0–62 mph in 5.9 s against 7.5 s.

There's little between them on price and warranty length (3 years).

Choose the Mercedes-Benz GLC (EV) if you want the longest range and quicker charging stops.

Written from the figures below, comparing the cheapest UK version of each. Other versions can differ: open them in Compare to swap versions.

Lexus RZMercedes-Benz GLC (EV)

Price

Price new: £53,995 (best)on sale now; £55,495on sale now
Used from (estimated): £30,8002025 car; –too new
Price per mile of range: £215; £179 (best)

Range and efficiency

Real-world range: 252 mi405 km, estimate; 311 mi (best)500 km, estimate
Range today, used (estimated): about 247 mi2025 car, est.; –
Efficiency: 3.5 mi/kWh178 Wh/km, estimate; 3.7 mi/kWh (best)170 Wh/km, estimate
Range with one 15-min stop: 272 mi438 km; 378 mi (best)609 km

Charging

Rapid charging: 110 kW10–80% average; 165 kW (best)10–80% average
Home (AC) charging: 22 kW; 22 kW
Charging plug: Type 2 CCS; Type 2 CCS
Vehicle-to-load (V2L): No; Yes (best)
Vehicle-to-home (V2H): No; Yes (best)
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G): No; Yes (best)

Battery

Usable battery: 72 kWh; 85 kWh (best)
Battery chemistry: NCM (nickel manganese cobalt); NCM (nickel manganese cobalt)
Heat pump: Yes; Yes

Body and performance

Body style: SUV; SUV
Size class: D · Large car; D · Large car
Seats: 5; 5
Drive: Front-wheel drive; Rear-wheel drive
0–62 mph: 7.5 s0–100 km/h; 5.9 s (best)0–100 km/h
Weight: 1,995 kg; 2,370 kg

Size

Length: 4.81 m15 ft 9 in; 4.85 m15 ft 11 in
Width (without mirrors): 1.90 m6 ft 3 in; 1.91 m6 ft 3 in
Width with mirrors: 2.16 m7 ft 1 in; 2.09 m6 ft 10 in
Height: 1.64 m5 ft 4 in; 1.64 m5 ft 5 in
Wheelbase: 2.85 m9 ft 4 in; 2.97 m9 ft 9 in

Practicality and safety

Boot space: 522 litres; 698 litres (best)
Towbar available: Yes; Yes
Towing (braked): 750 kg; 2,200 kg (best)
Max payload: 600 kgpeople and luggage; 620 kg (best)people and luggage
Euro NCAP rating: –not tested yet; –not tested yet

Warranty (UK)

Car warranty: 3 years (best)60,000 miles; 3 years
Battery warranty: 10 years (best)1,000,000 miles; 8 years100,000 miles
Passes to next owner: Yes; Not confirmed

Availability

Status: On sale new; On sale new
Model years: 2025 on; 2026 on

Green marks the better figure in each row. Range is a real-world estimate, not WLTP. Used prices are estimates. Warranty terms are UK terms from each maker’s website.