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 0.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 5.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF.
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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 420 CDI DPF
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
5.62 %
General
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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 420 CDI DPF
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline 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
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
295 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
295 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
No data
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
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
354 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 450h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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16.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
16.33 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
37 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
36 mpg
city
16 mpg
39 mpg
highway
26 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
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
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
44.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
