The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus RX 350 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)

€ 53,300
Lexus RX 350 Automatic (12 - 15) Lexus RX 350
€ 53,600
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 53,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600

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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
66.3
Blueprint Lexus RX 350 Automatic (12 - 15)
74.2
83.5
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Lexus RX 350 Automatic (12 - 15)
107.9
187.8
Blueprint Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
Lexus RX 350 Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.19 %
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)

General

Lexus RX 350
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
AL1
Generation
W164
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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.820
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
273 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lexus RX 350
273 hp
201 hp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
255 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Lexus RX 350
255 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

Lexus RX 350
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 350

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

 REPLAY
16.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.97 lb/hp
Lexus RX 350
16.55 lb/hp
23.97 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus RX 350
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Lexus RX 350
22 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
28 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
703 mi
Lexus RX 350
422 mi
703 mi
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
172.8 kWh
Lexus RX 350
200.8 kWh
172.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus RX 350
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
44.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft