The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Lexus RX 300 Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 56,200
€ 49,900
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘ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 Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC is 3.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 3.9 inches taller than the Lexus RX 300.
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 300
70.4
75.8
84.3
66.5
74.6
85.8
75.8 in
Width
74.6 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
70.4 in
Height
66.5 in
114.8
189.1
109.8
192.5
189.1 in
Length
192.5 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 300
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.22 %
General
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 300
W166
Generation
AL2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 300
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.960
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
235 hp
Lexus RX 300
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Lexus RX 300
Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 300
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 300
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23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
23.58 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Lexus RX 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 300
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
41 mpg
29 mpg
Lexus RX 300
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
34 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
996 mi
Range
552 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
996 mi
552 mi
Lexus RX 300
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
119.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
Lexus RX 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1764 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.7 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46 cu ft
