The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus RX 300 AWD Automatic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 54,300
Lexus RX 300 AWD Automatic (19 - ..) Lexus RX 300
€ 52,500
 Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 54,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500

ⓘ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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
66.5
Blueprint Lexus RX 300 AWD Automatic (19 - ..)
74.6
85.8
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint Lexus RX 300 AWD Automatic (19 - ..)
109.8
192.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
Lexus RX 300 AWD Automatic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
661 lb
13.72 %
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 5200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus RX 300
235 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Lexus RX 300
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 300

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
Lexus RX 300
17.69 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Lexus RX 300
29 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
703 mi
Lexus RX 300
552 mi
703 mi
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
172.8 kWh
Lexus RX 300
153.5 kWh
172.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 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