The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 300 Automatic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 49,900
€ 54,300
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,300
ⓘ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 350.
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 350
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 350
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4707 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
6.56 %
General
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 350
AL2
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 350
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.967
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
235 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus RX 300
235 hp
268 hp
Mercedes ML 350
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Lexus RX 300
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350
Performance
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 350
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350
▶ REPLAY
18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.56 lb/hp
Lexus RX 300
18.71 lb/hp
17.56 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Lexus RX 300
29 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
23 mpg
city
16 mpg
34 mpg
highway
26 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
552 mi
Range
527 mi
Lexus RX 300
552 mi
527 mi
Mercedes ML 350
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).
212.1 kWh
Lexus RX 300
153.5 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
15.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
46 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
