The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 60,000
€ 76,200
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200
ⓘ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 500.
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 500
66.3
74.2
83.5
70.7
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
107.9
187.8
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 500
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.23 %
General
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 500
AL1
Generation
W166
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 500
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
295 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
295 hp
402 hp
Mercedes ML 500
No data
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 500
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 450h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
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16.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
16.33 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
37 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
36 mpg
city
16 mpg
39 mpg
highway
26 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
641 mi
Range
525 mi
Lexus RX 450h
641 mi
525 mi
Mercedes ML 500
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).
208.4 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
119.4 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
44.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft
