The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 300 AWD Automatic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07)
€ 54,300
€ 66,300
€ 54,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,300
ⓘ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 5.9 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 500
66.5
74.6
85.8
72.4
75.2
83.7
74.6 in
Width
75.2 in
85.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
66.5 in
Height
72.4 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 500
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
13.33 %
General
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 500
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 500
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Code
M 113.964
4
Valves
3
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
235 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5600 rpm
Lexus RX 300
235 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 500
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Lexus RX 300
258 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 500
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.88 lb/hp
Lexus RX 300
17.69 lb/hp
15.88 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Lexus RX 300
29 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
24 mpg
city
13 mpg
34 mpg
highway
23 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
552 mi
Range
441 mi
Lexus RX 300
552 mi
441 mi
Mercedes ML 500
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).
253.8 kWh
Lexus RX 300
153.5 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 300
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
15.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
46 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
