UAE used-car comparison
2021 Lexus GX
vs
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Side-by-side fair-market ranges, depreciation curves, and a metric-by-metric verdict. Built on live UAE listings, with no dealer or marketplace pulling on the answer.
90,000 km · good condition
2021 Lexus GX
Midpoint AED 101,500 · 1 comparable listing
See full page90,000 km · good condition
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Midpoint AED 233,000 · 1 comparable listing
See full pageVerdict, metric by metric
Each row is one objective comparison. The arrow points at the winner.
| Metric | 2021 Lexus GX | 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-market price | AED 101,500 | AED 233,000 | 2021 Lexus GX |
| Price band (tighter is firmer market) | ±12.1% | ±12.0% | 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class |
| Active UAE listings | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Resale strength (newest / oldest median) | 4.35× | 0.14× | 2021 Lexus GX |
Lexus GX
Median list price by model year, UAE market.
Weighted median list price per model year across the UAE market. Asking prices — actual sold prices typically run ~7% lower.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Median list price by model year, UAE market.
Weighted median list price per model year across the UAE market. Asking prices — actual sold prices typically run ~7% lower.
Common questions
- Which is cheaper in the UAE, the 2021 Lexus GX or the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
- For a good-condition example at average UAE mileage, the 2021 Lexus GX sits at AED 89,000-113,500 (mid AED 101,500). The 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class sits at AED 205,000-261,000 (mid AED 233,000). On the midpoint, the 2021 Lexus GX is the cheaper buy this week.
- Which holds its value better in the UAE?
- Comparing newest-year to oldest-year median list price, the 2021 Lexus GX retains 4.35× of its original value while the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class retains 0.14×. Higher is better. The 2021 Lexus GX depreciates more slowly.
- Which has more UAE listings to choose from?
- 2021 Lexus GX has 1 active listings in our UAE sample; 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has 1. Both sides give you similar choice on the market.
- Is this comparison fair given the year matches?
- Both sides on this page are 2021 model-year listings, sampled from UAE-wide DubiCars and YallaMotor inventories. The ranges use the same engine constants — 0.93 asking-to-sold ratio, symmetric condition multipliers, good-condition default. The only thing that varies is the model itself.
- Is CarWorth tied to either brand?
- No. CarWorth is independent — we don't sell, broker, or take referral fees on either car. The comparison is the same one we'd run for ourselves before buying.
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