The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 350 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 52,400
€ 60,200
€ 52,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,200
ⓘ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 4.4 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 400.
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes ML 400
66.3
74.2
83.5
70.7
75.8
84.3
74.2 in
Width
75.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
66.3 in
Height
70.7 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 400
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.75 %
General
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes ML 400
AL1
Generation
W166
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 400
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.821
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
273 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Lexus RX 350
273 hp
328 hp
Mercedes ML 400
255 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus RX 350
255 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 400
Performance
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes ML 400
124 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 400
▶ REPLAY
16.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.32 lb/hp
Lexus RX 350
16.55 lb/hp
14.32 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes ML 400
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Lexus RX 350
22 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 400
16 mpg
city
21 mpg
28 mpg
highway
31 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
422 mi
Range
657 mi
Lexus RX 350
422 mi
657 mi
Mercedes ML 400
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).
166.7 kWh
Lexus RX 350
200.8 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 400
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes ML 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
44.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft
