The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 300 AWD Automatic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
€ 51,300
€ 56,300
€ 51,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,300
ⓘ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 CDI.
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
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 CDI
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.27 %
General
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
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 300
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.820
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
235 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lexus RX 300
235 hp
228 hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus RX 300
258 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Performance
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
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19.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
Lexus RX 300
19.42 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lexus RX 300
28 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
33 mpg
highway
31 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
526 mi
Range
663 mi
Lexus RX 300
526 mi
663 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
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).
183.1 kWh
Lexus RX 300
161.1 kWh
183.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 350 CDI
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
