The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 60,000

€ 52,700

€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700
ⓘ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 350.
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 350
66.3
74.2
83.5
71.5
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
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 450h
Mercedes ML 350
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4707 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.28 %

General
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 350
AL1
Generation
W164
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 272
Engine Code
M 272.967

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
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
295 hp
268 hp
Mercedes ML 350
No data
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350
Performance
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 350
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 450h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350
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16.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.56 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
16.33 lb/hp
17.56 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 350
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
37 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
36 mpg
city
15 mpg
39 mpg
highway
25 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
641 mi
Range
513 mi
Lexus RX 450h
641 mi
513 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).
217.9 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
119.4 kWh
217.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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