The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 350 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 52,400
€ 54,300
€ 52,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,300
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 5.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350.
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes ML 350
66.3
74.2
83.5
71.5
75.2
83.7
74.2 in
Width
75.2 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
66.3 in
Height
71.5 in
107.9
187.8
114.8
188.5
187.8 in
Length
188.5 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes ML 350
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4707 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
3.97 %
General
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes ML 350
AL1
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 350
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.967
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
273 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus RX 350
273 hp
268 hp
Mercedes ML 350
255 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Lexus RX 350
255 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350
Performance
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes ML 350
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350
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16.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.56 lb/hp
Lexus RX 350
16.55 lb/hp
17.56 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Lexus RX 350
22 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
16 mpg
city
16 mpg
28 mpg
highway
26 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
422 mi
Range
527 mi
Lexus RX 350
422 mi
527 mi
Mercedes ML 350
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).
212.1 kWh
Lexus RX 350
200.8 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes ML 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
44.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
