Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV vs Lexus NX

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV in South Africa

Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

EQE 53 Electric Current
ZAR 3,042,482 ex-showroom
⚡ 460 kW 🔧 955 Nm
VS
Lexus NX in South Africa

Lexus NX

NX 350 F SPORT Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,276,500 ex-showroom
⚡ 205 kW 🔧 430 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV vs Lexus NX: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

NX starts ZAR 1,968,282 cheaper EQE SUV from ZAR 3,042,482 · NX from ZAR 1,074,200

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification EQE SUV NX
Maximum Power EQE SUV460 kW NX205 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque EQE SUV955 Nm NX430 Nm
Engine Size EQE SUV- NX2400 cc
Combined Fuel Economy EQE SUV- NX12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance EQE SUV- NX195 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec EQE SUV NX
Model Introduced Year 2026 2023
Body Style Suv SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Current South African retail range published
Generation - Second-generation Lexus NX mid-size luxury SUV
Facelift History - Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives
Facelift Launched Since - Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives
Facelift Version Ending - Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Segment - Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg - 1760-1860 kg
Vehicle Type - SUV
Spec EQE SUV NX
Engine Electric engine 2.4-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Fuel Type Electric Petrol
Maximum Power 460 kW 205 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque 955 Nm 430 Nm
Battery Capacity 90.56 kWh Not Applicable
Electric Range 411-454 km Not Applicable
Engine Code - Not Officially Disclosed
Hybrid System - Not Applicable
Engine Displacement - 2400 cc
Cylinders - 4
Cylinder Layout - Inline
Valves - Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder - Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration - Turbocharged
Fuel System - Petrol SFI + D-4ST
Compression Ratio - Not Officially Disclosed
Bore - 87.5 mm
Stroke - 99.5 mm
Combined Power - Not Applicable
Combined Torque - Not Applicable
Motor Type - Not Applicable
Number of Motors - Not Applicable
Motor Location - Not Applicable
Drive Type - AWD
Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed - 200 km/h
0-100 km/h - 7.0 sec
Quarter Mile - Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes - Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+
Launch Control - Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter - Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio - Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio - Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity - Not Applicable
Battery Type - Not Applicable
Battery Voltage - Not Applicable
AC Charging Power - Not Applicable
DC Charging Power - Not Applicable
AC Charging Time - Not Applicable
DC Charging Time - Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking - Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This EQE SUV and NX comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

EQE SUV vs NX questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.