The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Lexus RX 300 AWD Automatic (18 - 19)

€ 52,500
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes ML 280 CDI
€ 51,300
 Lexus RX 300 AWD Automatic (18 - 19) Lexus RX 300
€ 52,500
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 280 CDI is 10.2 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 12.5 cm taller than the Lexus RX 300.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Lexus RX 300
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
1911
2127
1690
Blueprint Lexus RX 300 AWD Automatic (18 - 19)
1895
2180
1911 mm
Width
1895 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2180 mm
1815 mm
Height
1690 mm
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
2915
4788
Blueprint Lexus RX 300 AWD Automatic (18 - 19)
2790
4890
4788 mm
Length
4890 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2790 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Lexus RX 300
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2575 kg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
115 kg
5.26 %
Lexus RX 300 AWD Automatic (18 - 19)

General

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Lexus RX 300
W164
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 280 CDI
Lexus RX 300
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
235 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187 bhp
235 bhp
Lexus RX 300
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1650 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
440 NM
350 NM
Lexus RX 300

Performance

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Lexus RX 300
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 300

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11.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
11.68 kg/bhp
8.81 kg/bhp
Lexus RX 300

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Lexus RX 300
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
31 mpg
33 mpg
Lexus RX 300
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
72 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
526 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
649 mi
526 mi
Lexus RX 300
Environmental Impact
187.2 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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
Lexus RX 300
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
241 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Lexus RX 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
645 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
553 L
2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1626 L