The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 58,900
Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (16 - 18) Lexus RX 450h
€ 53,600
 Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
€ 58,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600

ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 5.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF.
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
66.3
Blueprint Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (16 - 18)
74.6
85.8
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
75.2
83.7
74.6 in
Width
75.2 in
85.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
66.3 in
Height
71.5 in
Blueprint Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (16 - 18)
109.8
192.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
114.8
188.5
192.5 in
Length
188.5 in
109.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
4751 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.37 %
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
AL2
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 320 CDI DPF
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
309 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
309 hp
221 hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
No data
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF

Performance

Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 450h

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
15.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
15.38 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
45 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
45 mpg
city
19 mpg
45 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
628 mi
Lexus RX 450h
777 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
98.5 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
45.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft