The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 60,000

€ 70,400

€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,400
ⓘ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 420 CDI DPF.
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 420 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 420 CDI DPF
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2315 kg
2700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2950 kg

Weight Difference:
130 kg
5.62 %

General
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 420 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 420 CDI DPF
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Code
OM 629.912

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3456 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
295 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
295 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
No data
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
NM
700 NM
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Performance
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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7.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.67 kg/bhp
Lexus RX 450h
7.41 kg/bhp
7.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
45 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
43 mpg
city
20 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
31 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
641 mi
Range
532 mi
Lexus RX 450h
641 mi
532 mi
Mercedes ML 420 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).
228.4 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
119.4 kWh
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
294 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
446 L
Boot Capacity
500 L








1570 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L