The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Lexus RX 350 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 56,200
€ 53,300
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.4 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 10.3 cm taller than the Lexus RX 350.
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 350
1788
1926
2141
1685
1885
2120
1926 mm
Width
1885 mm
2141 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1788 mm
Height
1685 mm
2915
4804
2740
4770
4804 mm
Length
4770 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2740 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 350
2150 kg
Kerb Weight
2050 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2545 kg
Weight Difference:
100 kg
4.65 %
General
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 350
W166
Generation
AL1
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 350
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.960
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
3456 CC
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
273 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
201 bhp
273 bhp
Lexus RX 350
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
346 NM
at 4700 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
500 NM
346 NM
Lexus RX 350
Performance
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 350
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 350
▶ REPLAY
10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.51 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
10.7 kg/bhp
7.51 kg/bhp
Lexus RX 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 350
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
49 mpg
27 mpg
Lexus RX 350
42 mpg
city
20 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
33 mpg
93 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
72 L
996 mi
Range
422 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
996 mi
422 mi
Lexus RX 350
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).
200.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
119.3 kWh
200.8 kWh
Lexus RX 350
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
250 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
800 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
690 L
Boot Capacity
446 L










2010 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1570 L















