The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (16 - 18)

€ 52,500
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes ML 280 CDI
€ 58,900
 Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (16 - 18) Lexus RX 450h
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,900

ⓘ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 5.1 inches taller than the Lexus RX 450h.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Lexus RX 450h
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
75.2
83.7
66.3
Blueprint Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (16 - 18)
74.6
85.8
75.2 in
Width
74.6 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
71.5 in
Height
66.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (16 - 18)
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 450h
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4751 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.37 %
Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Lexus RX 450h
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Lexus RX 450h
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187 hp
309 hp
Lexus RX 450h
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
325 lb‑ft
 lb‑ft
Lexus RX 450h

Performance

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Lexus RX 450h
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 450h

▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.38 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
25.76 lb/hp
15.38 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
26 mpg
45 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
20 mpg
city
45 mpg
31 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
649 mi
777 mi
Lexus RX 450h
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).
98.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Lexus RX 450h
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.6 cu ft