Lexus LX 500d vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Lexus

LX 500d

From ₹2.8 Crore

LX 500d version

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Mercedes-Benz

G-Class

From ₹2.9 Crore

G-Class version

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Lexus LX 500dLX Urban · ₹2.8 Crore

Only differences

Mercedes-Benz G-ClassG 450d · ₹2.9 Crore

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price LX 500d: ₹2.8 Crore (ahead) G-Class: ₹2.9 Crore LX 500d ₹10.00 lakh cheaper

Airbags LX 500d: 10 airbags (ahead) G-Class: 9 airbags No crash ratings yet

Mileage LX 500d: 6.9 kmpl G-Class: Not published Claimed

Power LX 500d: 304 bhp G-Class: 362 bhp (ahead) Torque 700 vs 750 Nm

Boot LX 500d: 1,109 litres (ahead) G-Class: 667 litres Length 5,100 vs 4,873 mm

Versions LX 500d: 2 (ahead) G-Class: 1

Pick the LX 500d for the lower price, more airbags, the bigger boot and more versions.

Pick the G-Class for more power.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 3)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹2.8 Crore

₹2.9 Crore

On-road in

₹3.16 Crore

₹3.27 Crore

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹5,30,107 a month

₹5,49,009 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Diesel, automatic

Power

304 bhp

362 bhp

Torque

700 Nm

750 Nm

Gearbox

Automatic

Mileage

6.9 kmpl

Not published

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Full-Size Ultra-Luxury 4x4 Ladder-Frame SUV

Iconic Luxury 4x4 Off-Road SUV

Seating Capacity

5 Seats (Executive Rear Seating)

5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Diesel / Petrol / Electric

Displacement

3,346 cc (3.3L Twin-Turbo V6)

2,925 cc (3.0L Diesel G 400d) / 3,982 cc (4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 AMG G 63)

Engine Config

3.3L F33A-FTV Twin-Turbocharged 24V DOHC V6 Common Rail Diesel with Intercooler

3.0L In-line 6-Cylinder Turbo Diesel (330 PS & 700 Nm) / 4.0L Handcrafted AMG Bi-Turbo V8 (585 PS & 850 Nm) with 48V ISG

Drivetrain

Full-Time 4x4 with Torsen Limited-Slip Center Differential Lock + Multi-Terrain Select (MTS: Auto, Dirt, Sand, Mud, Deep Snow, Rock) + Crawl Control with Turn Assist

Permanent 4x4 with Low-Range Ratio (2.93:1) + 100% Differential Locks (Center, Rear, Front - 3 Mechanical Differentials)

0-100

7.9 sec (0-100 km/h)

6.4 sec (G 400d) / 4.3 sec (AMG G 63 with AMG Performance Package)

Top Speed

210 km/h (Electronically Limited)

210 km/h (G 400d) / 220 km/h (240 km/h with AMG Driver's Package on G 63)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission

Direct-Shift 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10-Speed Torque Converter with Sequential Shift & Paddle Shifters)

9G-TRONIC Automatic (G 400d) / AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G Sports Transmission (G 63)

Gears

Paddles

Yes

Yes (AMG Aluminium Shift Paddles)

Hybrid

None

48V Mild-Hybrid System on W465 Facelift with Integrated Starter Generator

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 354 mm with 4-Piston Calipers)

Ventilated & Perforated Discs (Front 375 mm with 6-Piston AMG Calipers in Red)

Rear Brakes

Ventilated Disc Brakes (Rear 335 mm) - All 4 Discs

Ventilated Discs (Rear 330 mm with 1-Piston Caliper)

Front Suspension

Double Wishbone Independent Front Suspension with Active Height Control (AHC) & Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS)

Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Springs & AMG RIDE CONTROL Adaptive Damping

Rear Suspension

4-Link Rigid Live Rear Axle with Lateral Control Rod, AHC Hydraulic Suspension & AVS Dampers

Rigid Live Rear Axle with 5-Link Coil Spring Suspension & Panhard Rod (AMG RIDE CONTROL Adaptive Damping)

Wheel Type

22-inch Forged Alloy Wheels with Premium Machined Finish

20-inch AMG Multi-Spoke Alloy Wheels (G 400d) / 22-inch AMG Cross-Spoke Forged Wheels (G 63)

Tyre Size

265/50 R22 All-Terrain Tubeless Radial

275/50 R20 (or 295/40 R22 Pirelli Scorpion Zero)

Spare Wheel

Full Size 22-inch Matching Forged Alloy Spare Wheel under chassis

Tailgate-Mounted Full Size 20/22-inch Spare Wheel with Stainless Steel Cover

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

5,100 mm

4,873 mm (with spare wheel)

Width

1,990 mm

1,984 mm (2,187 mm with mirrors)

Height

1,885 mm

1,966 mm

Wheelbase

2,850 mm (Golden Ratio 2.85m wheelbase preserved for unmatched off-road capability)

2,890 mm

Ground Clearance

205 mm - 285 mm (Adjustable ride height via AHC Hydraulic Suspension +80 mm lift; Water Wading Depth: 700 mm)

241 mm (Approach: 31°, Departure: 30°, Breakover: 26°, Water Wading Depth: 700 mm, Max Tilt Angle: 35°)

Kerb Weight

2,690 kg - 2,750 kg

2,485 kg - 2,560 kg

Boot Space

1,109 Litres (Massive 5-seat luggage volume, expandable to 1,960 L with folded seats)

667 Litres (expandable to 1,941 L with 60:40 folded seats)

Fuel Tank

80 Litres (Optional Dual Tank up to 110L)

100 Litres (Reserve 12 Litres)

Turning Radius

6.0 m

6.8 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating

Not tested in this form. The Toyota Land Cruiser 300 it shares its platform with scored 5 stars from ANCAP (2022).

5 stars, Euro NCAP (2019). Adult occupant 34.6/38, child occupant 40.8/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2026.

Airbags

10 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front/rear side thorax, driver/passenger knee airbags, full curtain airbags)

9 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front/rear side thorax, full curtain, driver knee airbag)

ESP/TC

Yes (Multi-Terrain ABS, Vehicle Stability Control VSC, Active Traction Control A-TRC, Hill-Start Assist Control HAC, Downhill Assist Control DAC, Crawl Control)

Yes (ESP with Trailer Stability Assist, Low Range 4x4, 3 Differential Locks, Off-Road ABS, Pre-Safe)

ADAS

Level 2 ADAS (Lexus Safety System+ LSS 2.5: Dynamic Radar Cruise Control DRCC with Curve Speed Reduction, Pre-Collision System PCS with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Auto High Beam, Road Sign Assist)

Level 2 ADAS (Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Brake Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Traffic Sign Assist)

Camera

Multi-Terrain Monitor (360-Degree Camera with 3D Under-Floor Transparent Ground View & Ultrasonic Sensors)

360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 'Transparent Bonnet' Virtual Off-Road View & Parking Assist PARKTRONIC

TPMS

Yes (Direct Active TPMS with individual wheel readout)

Yes (Direct Active TPMS with real-time pressure & temperature readout for all 5 wheels including spare)

ISOFIX

Yes (Rear outer executive seats with ISOFIX)

Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen

Dual Touchscreen Cockpit: 12.3-inch Upper Navigation Touchscreen + 7.0-inch Lower Operational Climate & Multi-Terrain Touchscreen + Twin 11.6-inch Rear Seat Entertainment Screens

Dual 12.3-inch High-Definition Widescreen Displays: 12.3-inch Touchscreen with MBUX Gen 7 & Off-Road Cockpit Display

Digital Cluster

8.0-inch Full Digital Color Driver Instrument Display Cluster + Full-Colour Head-Up Display (HUD)

12.3-inch Full Digital High-Definition Driver Information Cockpit with AMG Specific Menus & G-Meter

CarPlay/Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wired Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto

Connected Tech

Lexus Connected Car Suite with Fingerprint Authentication Start Button (biometric ignition start), Remote Engine Start, Live GPS Tracking

Mercedes me connect Suite with Remote Operations, Geofencing, Vehicle Tracking, OTA Updates

Audio System

Mark Levinson Reference 3D Surround Sound System (25 speakers 2,400W output with QuantumLogic Immersion)

Burmester 3D Surround Sound System (15 speakers 590W output with Dolby Atmos & DSP amplifier)

Sunroof

Single-Pane Electric Glass Tilt/Slide Sunroof with Anti-Pinch

Single-Pane Electric Glass Tilt/Slide Sunroof

Seat Features

10-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat with Memory (3 Slots) + 8-Way Power Passenger Seat + Front & Rear Heated and Ventilated Seats in Semi-Aniline Leather + VIP Reclining Rear Seats with Center Touch Controller & Ottoman Footrest

Active Multicontour Front Seats in Exclusive Nappa Leather with Dynamic Side Bolsters (inflate in corners), Heating, Ventilation & 8 Massage Programs

Climate Control

4-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge, Nanoe-X Air Cleansing & Cool Box inside Front Armrest

3-Zone Automatic Climate Control THERMOTRONIC with B-pillar rear AC vents

Wireless Charger

Yes (Dual Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Chargers: Front Console & Rear VIP Armrest)

Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

Ultra-Compact 3-Eye Bi-Beam LED Headlamps with BladeScan Adaptive High-Beam System (AHS) & L-Shaped DRLs

MULTIBEAM LED Round Retro Headlamps with 84 Individually Controllable LEDs & Integrated Halo Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)

Tail Lights

Continuous Full-Width 3D Seamless LED Lightblade Tail Lamps with Illuminated LEXUS Script

Full LED Square Tail Lamps in Rear Bumper

Fog/DRLs

Front Bumper LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function, Spindle Grille with 7 Sets of Floating Lateral Bars, Powered Tailgate with Kick Sensor & Integrated Aluminium Side Steps

Front Bumper LED Fog Lamps & Iconic AMG Side-Exit Dual Exhaust Pipes (on G 63 with Switchable Valves)

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty

3 Years / 1,00,000 km Comprehensive Factory Warranty

3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Factory Warranty

Service Interval

12 Months / 10,000 km

12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions

2 versions

1 version

Price range

₹2.8 Crore – ₹2.91 Crore

₹2.9 Crore

Colours

4 colours

5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Diesel, automatic

LX Urban₹2.8 Crore G 450d₹2.9 Crore G-Class ₹10.00 lakh more

On-road price in six cities

LX 500d LX Urban against G-Class G 450d

City	LX 500d	G-Class	Gap
Mumbai	₹3.11 Crore	₹3.21 Crore	LX 500d ₹10.00 lakh less
Pune	₹3.11 Crore	₹3.21 Crore	LX 500d ₹10.00 lakh less
New Delhi	₹3.16 Crore	₹3.27 Crore	LX 500d ₹11.25 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹3.31 Crore	₹3.43 Crore	LX 500d ₹11.80 lakh less
Chennai	₹3.37 Crore	₹3.49 Crore	LX 500d ₹12.00 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹3.39 Crore	₹3.52 Crore	LX 500d ₹12.10 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the LX 500d or the G-Class?

The LX 500d, by ₹10.00 lakh on the versions compared here: LX 500d LX Urban at ₹2.8 Crore against G-Class G 450d at ₹2.9 Crore, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹3.16 Crore against ₹3.27 Crore.

Which is safer?

The LX 500d: not tested in this form; the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 it shares its platform with scored 5 stars (ANCAP 2022). The G-Class: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2019 (rating now expired). The LX 500d has 10 airbags and the G-Class 9 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The LX 500d LX Urban makes 304 bhp and 700 Nm and the G-Class G 450d makes 362 bhp and 750 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The LX 500d is 227 mm longer. Boot space is 1,109 litres in the LX 500d and 667 litres in the G-Class.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹5,30,107 a month for the LX 500d and ₹5,49,009 for the G-Class, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.