The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Lexus RX 300 AWD Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 56,200

€ 51,300

€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,300
ⓘ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 8.6 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 9.8 cm taller than the Lexus RX 300.
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 300
1788
1926
2141
1690
1895
2180
1926 mm
Width
1895 mm
2141 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2180 mm
1788 mm
Height
1690 mm
2915
4804
2790
4890
4804 mm
Length
4890 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2790 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 300
2150 kg
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2575 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
3.72 %

General
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 300
W166
Generation
AL2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
On-demand four-wheel drive with automatic engagement

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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.960
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
235 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
201 bhp
235 bhp
Lexus RX 300
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1650 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
500 NM
350 NM
Lexus RX 300
Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 300
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 300
▶ REPLAY
10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
10.7 kg/bhp
8.81 kg/bhp
Lexus RX 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 300
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
49 mpg
33 mpg
Lexus RX 300
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
93 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
72 L
996 mi
Range
526 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
996 mi
526 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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
119.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
Lexus RX 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
800 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
690 L
Boot Capacity
553 L












2010 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1626 L