The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 60,000
Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15) Lexus RX 450h
€ 58,700
 Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700

ⓘ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 CDI BlueTEC.
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
66.3
Blueprint Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15)
74.2
83.5
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
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 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
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 CDI BlueTEC
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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 350 CDI 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 642.940
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
295 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
295 hp
208 hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
No data
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC

Performance

Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 450h

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
37 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
641 mi
Range
679 mi
Lexus RX 450h
641 mi
679 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI 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).
179 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
119.4 kWh
179 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
44.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft