2024 Lexus NX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

Safety

Any SUV on Bixby streets these days is going to be equipped with a robust safety system. The primary difference is what safety features are standard and which cost extra. The Lexus NX includes two important safety features as standard equipment that require an upgrade to receive on the Mercedes-Benz: Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Lane Departure Warning. 

The 2024 Lexus NX is loaded with the Lexus Safety System+ 3.0, our proprietary pre-collision system designed to give you extra eyes on the road to help you avoid collisions and accidents. Some other standard features from this system on the Lexus NX include Pedestrian Detection and Intersection Support, Lane Tracing Assist, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Road Sign Assist, and more

Technology

Just as safety systems are a modern must-have for SUV drivers, so are state-of-the-art communication systems and connective technology. You’ll find quite a bit of overlap between Lexus Interface® and the multiple technologies offered by Mercedes-Benz. Lexus makes it easy by grouping everything into Lexus Interface® with standard features that include: 

• Smartphone connectivity
• AT&T Wi-Fi Hotspot
• Digital Latch with Safe Exit Assist
• Lexus Interface (requires paid subscription)
• 9.8-inch touchscreen display
• Drive Connect with Cloud Navigation, Intelligent Assistant, and Destination Assist
• Lexus app with Remote Connect engine start, service scheduling, Vehicle Health Reports/Alerts, and more
• Voice Command
• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
• 10-speaker Lexus premium sound system
• Backup camera

Design

Both Lexus and Mercedes-Benz pride themselves on vehicles that aren’t just machines but works of art. Sure, the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 cuts the classic silhouette the brand is known for, but it doesn’t make much of a statement, unlike the Lexus NX. Match your Lexus interior to your mood with thematic ambient illumination while enjoying the comfort of available bolstered F SPORT seats that coordinate with the sporty exterior when you choose one of the available F SPORT models. You don’t have this degree of choice and versatility with the Mercedes-Benz.