The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus RX 450h Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

€ 59,700
Lexus RX 450h Automatic (09 - 12) Lexus RX 450h
€ 56,200
 Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
€ 59,700
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 450h 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 450h
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
66.3
Blueprint Lexus RX 450h Automatic (09 - 12)
74.2
83.5
70.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
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
Blueprint Lexus RX 450h Automatic (09 - 12)
107.9
187.8
Blueprint Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
114.8
189.1
187.8 in
Length
189.1 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
Lexus RX 450h Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.6 %
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

General

Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
AL1
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
6-cylinder full hybrid 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
295 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
295 hp
201 hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
No data
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC

Performance

Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 450h

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
16.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
16.33 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
37 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
641 mi
Range
996 mi
Lexus RX 450h
641 mi
996 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
119.3 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
119.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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