The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 300 Automatic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 49,900
€ 53,600
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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 300 is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 4.9 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF.
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 320 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 300
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
8.7 %
General
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
AL2
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
235 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lexus RX 300
235 hp
221 hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus RX 300
258 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Performance
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Lexus RX 300
18.71 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Lexus RX 300
29 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
23 mpg
city
19 mpg
34 mpg
highway
31 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
552 mi
Range
628 mi
Lexus RX 300
552 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
153.5 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 300
153.5 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
15.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
46 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
