The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 450h Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 59,700
€ 58,200
€ 59,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,200
ⓘ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 4.4 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350.
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 350
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 450h
Mercedes ML 350
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.51 %
General
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 350
AL1
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 350
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.955
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
295 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
295 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 350
No data
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350
Performance
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 350
124 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 450h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350
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16.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.55 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
16.33 lb/hp
15.55 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
37 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
33 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
641 mi
Range
570 mi
Lexus RX 450h
641 mi
570 mi
Mercedes ML 350
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).
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).
161.1 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
119.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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
