7.5
2025 Lexus LBX review
Paying up for the top-spec Lexus LBX brings a suite of luxury extras and all-wheel drive, but it worsens an already shaky value equation.
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Josh Nevett
Lexus LBX vs Mercedes-Benz EQB Comparison
Lexus LBX
Mercedes-Benz EQB
2024 Lexus
LBX
vs
2024 Mercedes-Benz
EQB
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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Based on the Lexus LBX SPORTS LUXURY AWD (HYBRID)
Based on the Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
36L
137 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,550 - $56,990
$87,734 - $106,155
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable around town
- Plush materials
- Tech connectivity
Misses
- Cramped interior space
- Engine noise at higher speeds
- Questionable value
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Added punch, grip of dual-motor drivetrain...
- ... while remaining comfortable and refined
- Retains the GLB's spacious cabin
Misses
- No seven-seat option in this spec
- Real-world driving range isn't enough
- Very pricey, off the pace in several metrics
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- AMG Leather - Black (+$1,900)
- Interior Wood Trim (+$600)
- Interior Wood Trim - Alternate Pricing (+$300)
- Magno Paint (+$3,300)
- Mercedes-Benz Wallbox Gen 1.5 - Type 2 AC (+$1,709)
Colours Available
Polar White and Night Black are the standard exterior colours, with the following optional:
- Denim Blue metallic
- Rosé Gold metallic
- Digital White metallic
- Iridium Silver metallic
- Mountain Grey metallic
- Cosmos Black metallic
- Manufaktur Mountain Grey Magno
The EQB 250 and EQB 350 comes standard with black interiors, though a Macchiato Beige/black interior is optional on the EQB 250, while Edition 1 models come with a Neva Grey and Cyber Cut blue interior.
Spiral-look interior trim elements are standard, with open-pore wood tri moptional
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT MPFI | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 3 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 67kW | 140kW - 215kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 120Nm | 385Nm - 520Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3800 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | - | |
