The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

€ 60,000
Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15) Lexus RX 450h
€ 60,000
 Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000

ⓘ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 BlueTEC.
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
66.3
Blueprint Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15)
74.2
83.5
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 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
70.7 in
Blueprint Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15)
107.9
187.8
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 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 350 BlueTEC
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.46 %
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

General

Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 350 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 350 BlueTEC
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 642.826
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
295 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
295 hp
254 hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
No data
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC

Performance

Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
124 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 450h

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
16.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
16.33 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
37 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
641 mi
Range
850 mi
Lexus RX 450h
641 mi
850 mi
Mercedes ML 350 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).
139.9 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
119.4 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1709 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
44.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft