The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 60,000

€ 50,900

€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘ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 1.8 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 13 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF.
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
1685
1885
2120
1815
1911
2127
1885 mm
Width
1911 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1685 mm
Height
1815 mm
2740
4770
2915
4788
4770 mm
Length
4788 mm
2740 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %

General
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
AL1
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

On-demand four-wheel drive with automatic engagement
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol 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
3456 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
295 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
295 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
No data
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
NM
440 NM
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Performance
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 450h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
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7.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
Lexus RX 450h
7.41 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
45 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
43 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
641 mi
Range
628 mi
Lexus RX 450h
641 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
119.4 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
446 L
Boot Capacity
500 L








1570 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L