The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 58,900

€ 52,500

€ 58,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Lexus RX 450h is 10.2 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 13 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI.
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
1685
1895
2180
1815
1911
2127
1895 mm
Width
1911 mm
2180 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1685 mm
Height
1815 mm
2790
4890
2915
4788
4890 mm
Length
4788 mm
2790 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
2155 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2715 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.37 %

General
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
AL2
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 280 CDI
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol 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
3456 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
309 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
309 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
No data
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
NM
440 NM
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Performance
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
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6.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
Lexus RX 450h
6.97 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
54 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
54 mpg
city
24 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
37 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
777 mi
Range
649 mi
Lexus RX 450h
777 mi
649 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
187.2 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
98.5 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
560 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
539 L
Boot Capacity
500 L









1612 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L