The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 300 AWD Automatic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 51,300
€ 58,700
€ 51,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700
ⓘ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 CDI BlueTEC.
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.27 %
General
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC
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
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Lexus RX 300
235 hp
208 hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC
Performance
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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19.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
Lexus RX 300
19.42 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Lexus RX 300
28 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
33 mpg
highway
35 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
526 mi
Range
679 mi
Lexus RX 300
526 mi
679 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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).
179 kWh
Lexus RX 300
161.1 kWh
179 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
15.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
46 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
