Global EV Comparison: Lexus RZ 450e vs Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC
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General Info
The Lexus RZ 450e (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €68000. The Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC (2022-2023) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €35790 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Lexus RZ 450e | Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2022-2023 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan | Hungary |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €68000 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €49890 | €35790 |
| GCC Score | 6 | 6.1 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC (2022-2023) has a larger battery, the Lexus RZ 450e (2022-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Lexus RZ 450e | Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 354 km | 365 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 440 km | 423 km |
| Range (GCC) | 358 km | 354 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 71.4 kWh | 69.7 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 64 kWh | 66.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.9 kWh/100 km | 18.8 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.59 km/kWh | 5.32 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.2 | 5.9 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Lexus RZ 450e (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 150 kW, while the Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC (2022-2023) maxes out at 100 kW.
The Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC (2022-2023) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Lexus RZ 450e (2022-…) is limited to 6.6 kW.
| Property | Lexus RZ 450e | Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 6.6 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 100 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5 | 5.4 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Lexus RZ 450e (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Lexus RZ 450e | Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 230 kW | 215 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 308 hp | 288 hp |
| Motor Torque | 435 Nm | 520 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3 s | 6.2 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Dimensions
The Lexus RZ 450e (2022-…) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC (2022-2023).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Lexus RZ 450e | Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4805 mm | 4684 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 2020 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1895 mm | 1834 mm |
| Height | 1635 mm | 1667 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2850 mm | 2829 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Lexus RZ 450e (2022-…) features a larger trunk, but the Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC (2022-2023) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
The Lexus RZ 450e (2022-…) has a towing capacity of up to 750 kg, whereas the Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC (2022-2023) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | Lexus RZ 450e | Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5, 7 |
| Curb Weight | 2070 kg | 2175 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 522 l | 495 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1451 l | 1710 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.1 | 7 |
