The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 300 AWD Automatic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 54,300
€ 72,100
€ 54,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,100
ⓘ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 420 CDI.
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 420 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 420 CDI
4156 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
948 lb
18.57 %
General
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 420 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 420 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
235 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Lexus RX 300
235 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus RX 300
258 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Performance
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
Lexus RX 300
17.69 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Lexus RX 300
29 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
24 mpg
city
17 mpg
34 mpg
highway
28 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
552 mi
Range
557 mi
Lexus RX 300
552 mi
557 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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).
218.1 kWh
Lexus RX 300
153.5 kWh
218.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
15.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
46 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
