The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 350 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 52,400
€ 56,200
€ 52,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus RX 350 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 4.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC.
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
66.3
74.2
83.5
70.4
75.8
84.3
74.2 in
Width
75.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
66.3 in
Height
70.4 in
107.9
187.8
114.8
189.1
187.8 in
Length
189.1 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.64 %
General
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
AL1
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
273 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lexus RX 350
273 hp
201 hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
255 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus RX 350
255 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Performance
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
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16.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Lexus RX 350
16.55 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Lexus RX 350
22 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
16 mpg
city
35 mpg
28 mpg
highway
44 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
422 mi
Range
996 mi
Lexus RX 350
422 mi
996 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
119.3 kWh
Lexus RX 350
200.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
44.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft
