The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 200t AWD Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 51,300

€ 50,900

€ 51,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Lexus RX 200t is 10.2 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 12.5 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF.
Lexus RX 200t
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
1690
1895
2180
1815
1911
2127
1895 mm
Width
1911 mm
2180 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1690 mm
Height
1815 mm
2790
4890
2915
4788
4890 mm
Length
4788 mm
2790 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RX 200t
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
1960 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2575 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
225 kg
10.3 %

General
Lexus RX 200t
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
AL2
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

On-demand four-wheel drive with automatic engagement
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus RX 200t
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.940

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
235 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus RX 200t
235 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
350 NM
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Lexus RX 200t
350 NM
440 NM
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Performance
Lexus RX 200t
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 200t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
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8.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
Lexus RX 200t
8.34 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 200t
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Lexus RX 200t
36 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
72 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
566 mi
Range
628 mi
Lexus RX 200t
566 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
149.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
193.4 kWh
Lexus RX 200t
149.7 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
184 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 200t
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
615 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
553 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










1626 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L