The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 200t AWD Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 51,300

€ 70,400

€ 51,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,400
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 4.9 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF.
Lexus RX 200t
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
66.5
74.6
85.8
71.5
75.2
83.7
74.6 in
Width
75.2 in
85.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
66.5 in
Height
71.5 in
109.8
192.5
114.8
188.5
192.5 in
Length
188.5 in
109.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RX 200t
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
4321 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
783 lb
15.34 %

General
Lexus RX 200t
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
AL2
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus RX 200t
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Code
OM 629.912

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
235 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Lexus RX 200t
235 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus RX 200t
258 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Performance
Lexus RX 200t
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 200t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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18.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
Lexus RX 200t
18.39 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 200t
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Lexus RX 200t
30 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
24 mpg
city
16 mpg
35 mpg
highway
26 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
566 mi
Range
532 mi
Lexus RX 200t
566 mi
532 mi
Mercedes ML 420 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).
228.4 kWh
Lexus RX 200t
149.7 kWh
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 200t
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
15.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










46 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft