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 1.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 4.1 inches taller than the Lexus RX 350.
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 350
70.4
75.8
84.3
66.3
74.2
83.5
75.8 in
Width
74.2 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
70.4 in
Height
66.3 in
114.8
189.1
107.9
187.8
189.1 in
Length
187.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 350
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5611 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.64 %
General
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 350
W166
Generation
AL1
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.960
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
273 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
273 hp
Lexus RX 350
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
255 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
255 lb‑ft
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
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 350
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23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.55 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
23.58 lb/hp
16.55 lb/hp
Lexus RX 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 350
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
41 mpg
22 mpg
Lexus RX 350
35 mpg
city
16 mpg
44 mpg
highway
28 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
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
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1764 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.5 cu ft
