The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Lexus RX 300 AWD Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 52,500
€ 51,300
€ 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 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 4.9 inches taller than the Lexus RX 300.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Lexus RX 300
71.5
75.2
83.7
66.5
74.6
85.8
75.2 in
Width
74.6 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
71.5 in
Height
66.5 in
114.8
188.5
109.8
192.5
188.5 in
Length
192.5 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Lexus RX 300
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.27 %
General
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Lexus RX 300
W164
Generation
AL2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) 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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187 hp
235 hp
Lexus RX 300
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 300
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25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.42 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
25.76 lb/hp
19.42 lb/hp
Lexus RX 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Lexus RX 300
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
26 mpg
28 mpg
Lexus RX 300
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
31 mpg
highway
33 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
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).
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
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Lexus RX 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.7 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46 cu ft
