The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 300 AWD Automatic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 51,300
€ 52,700
€ 51,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700
ⓘ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
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4707 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.04 %
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
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 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
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350
▶ REPLAY
19.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.56 lb/hp
Lexus RX 300
19.42 lb/hp
17.56 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Lexus RX 300
28 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
22 mpg
city
15 mpg
33 mpg
highway
25 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
526 mi
Range
513 mi
Lexus RX 300
526 mi
513 mi
Mercedes ML 350
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
217.9 kWh
Lexus RX 300
161.1 kWh
217.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
443 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
