The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Lexus RX 450h Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 52,500
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 59,700
 Lexus RX 450h Automatic (09 - 12) Lexus RX 450h
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, an inch wider and 5.1 inches taller than the Lexus RX 450h.
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus RX 450h
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
75.2
83.7
66.3
Blueprint Lexus RX 450h Automatic (09 - 12)
74.2
83.5
75.2 in
Width
74.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
71.5 in
Height
66.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint Lexus RX 450h Automatic (09 - 12)
107.9
187.8
188.5 in
Length
187.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus RX 450h
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5952 lb
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Lexus RX 450h Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus RX 450h
W164
Generation
AL1
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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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
295 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
187 hp
295 hp
Lexus RX 450h
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
325 lb‑ft
 lb‑ft
Lexus RX 450h

Performance

Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus RX 450h
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 450h

▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.33 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
25.76 lb/hp
16.33 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
37 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
34 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
703 mi
Range
641 mi
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
703 mi
641 mi
Lexus RX 450h
Environmental Impact
172.8 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
172.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus RX 450h
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.5 cu ft