2020 Lexus RX: How it stand against Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

The 2020 model year update for the Lexus RX is one of the best-selling SUVs in the United Arab Emirates. The flagship SUV of Toyota’s luxury brand now features a wide range of features and styling updates. With its premium price tag features and cramped third-row seating option,

Here, we will compare the outgoing model of 2020 Lexus RX against the likes of Alfa Romeo Stelvio and its German competitor the Mercedes Benz GLC-class. Courtesy of the Japanese carmaker’s latest update, the outgoing model of Lexus RX comes equipped with an updated infotainment system. Customers get the option of selecting between an 8-inch or larger 12.3-inch infotainment display which will come equipped with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.

How much is the 2020 Lexus RX? 

Like Alfa Romeo Stelvio, even the outgoing version of 2020 Lexus RX is available in two variants and the prices for the base 350 Prestige model starts at AED 230,000 followed by the top of the range 350 Platinum model priced at AED 275,000. In comparison, the top of the range Lexus RX is not as expensive as its German rival which is AED 10,000 more expensive than the equivalent RX trim.

2020 Lexus RX		Alfa Romeo Stelvio		Mercedes- Benz GLC-Class
Variant	Price (OTR)	Variant	Price (OTR)	Variant	Price (OTR)
350 Prestige	AED 230,000	2.0L Light Edition	AED 221,655	250 4MATIC	AED 205,000
N/A	N/A	2.0L First Edition	AED 254,730	300 4MATIC	AED 240,000
350 Platinum	AED 275,000	N/A	N/A	AMG 43 4Matic	AED 285,000

Is 2020 Lexus RX a good car?
Alfa Romeo Stelvio with its fashionably Italian, aggressive, curvaceous, sporty, and flamboyant styling is an impressive offering. The Italian SUV is not only a fan favorite but also undercuts the prices of 2020 Lexus RX by a considerable margin. Even so, thanks to its renowned Japanese reliability, luxurious, premium features, aggressive styling, and competitive price tag, the 2020 Lexus RX managers to hold its ground against the Italian powerhouse.

Is 2020 Lexus RX underpowered? 

It’s all about perspective! The convenience of owning a premium Japanese SUV with its renowned reliability and the comfortable yet well-equipped cabin comes at its cost. In this case, the cost is weight, 1915 kg of curb weight to be exact which is how much the Lexus RX weighs. So even though the 2020 Lexus RX is more powerful than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and non-AMG GLC-Class variants, it feels underpowered and at 7.7 seconds is the slowest to 100 kmph from a standstill of all other models in the comparison.

	2020 Lexus RX	Alfa Romeo Stelvio	Mercedes- Benz GLC-Class
Length	4890 mm	4680 mm	4656 mm
Width	1895 mm	2160 mm	1890 mm
Height	1690 mm	1670 mm	1639 mm
Ground Clearance	8.25 inches	8.1 inches	7.126 inches (8.937 inches with DYNAMIC SELECT)
Wheel Base	2790 mm	2818 mm	2873 mm
Curb Weight	1990 kg	1660 kg	1790 kg

	2020 Lexus RX	Alfa Romeo Stelvio	Mercedes- Benz GLC-Class
Engine	3.5- Liter DOHC 6-cylinder Petrol	2.0- Litre DOHC 4-cylinder Petrol	2.0- Litre	2.0- Litre	3.0- Litre
Power	296 bhp	280 bhp	211 bhp	245 bhp	367 bhp
Torque	370 Nm	400 Nm	350 Nm	370 Nm	520 Nm
0-100 kmph Acceleration Time	7.7 seconds	5.7 seconds	7.3 seconds	6.5 seconds	4.9 seconds
Fuel Economy (L/100 kms)	9.0	8.9	7.1	7.7	8.7

Which is better 2020 Lexus RX or Mercedes- Benz GLC-Class 250 4MATIC?

The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class 250 4matic and the 2020 Lexus RX offer similar performance and reliability. The scales, however, tip in favor of the German contender if we talk about speed but when it comes to convenience and fuel economy, Lexus RX manages to offer the best in class efficiency but in our opinion, it does not justify the AED 25,000 price margin. We are still partial to the Italian SUV as Alfa Romeo Stelvio manages to offer respectable 0 to 100 sprint time and at the same time offers fuel efficiency that is only short of that of the Lexus RX by a sliver (1ml/km).

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