The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 58,900
Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (18 - 19) Lexus RX 450h
€ 52,500
 Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 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 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 5.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
66.3
Blueprint Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (18 - 19)
74.6
85.8
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
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 (18 - 19)
109.8
192.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4751 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.37 %
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
309 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
No data
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 450h

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
15.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
15.38 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
41 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
703 mi
Lexus RX 450h
697 mi
703 mi
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
172.8 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
109.9 kWh
172.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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