The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 60,000
Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15) Lexus RX 450h
€ 52,500
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes ML 280 CDI
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500

ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 5.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI.
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
66.3
Blueprint Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15)
74.2
83.5
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
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 450h Automatic (12 - 15)
107.9
187.8
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
114.8
188.5
187.8 in
Length
188.5 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
AL1
Generation
W164
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 280 CDI
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
295 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
295 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
No data
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI

Performance

Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 450h

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI

▶ REPLAY
16.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
16.33 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
37 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
641 mi
Range
649 mi
Lexus RX 450h
641 mi
649 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
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).
187.2 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
119.4 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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