The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 350 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07)
€ 53,300

€ 66,300

€ 53,300
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 Lexus RX 350 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 6.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes ML 500
66.3
74.2
83.5
72.4
75.2
83.7
74.2 in
Width
75.2 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
66.3 in
Height
72.4 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 500
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
5.76 %

General
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes ML 500
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 500
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Code
M 113.964

4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
273 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5600 rpm
Lexus RX 350
273 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 500
255 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Lexus RX 350
255 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes ML 500
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500
▶ REPLAY
16.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.88 lb/hp
Lexus RX 350
16.55 lb/hp
15.88 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Lexus RX 350
22 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
16 mpg
city
13 mpg
28 mpg
highway
23 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
422 mi
Range
441 mi
Lexus RX 350
422 mi
441 mi
Mercedes ML 500
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).
253.8 kWh
Lexus RX 350
200.8 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 350
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








44.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft