The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 53,600

€ 60,000

€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 13 cm taller than the Lexus RX 450h.
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Lexus RX 450h
1815
1911
2127
1685
1885
2120
1911 mm
Width
1885 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1815 mm
Height
1685 mm
2915
4788
2740
4770
4788 mm
Length
4770 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2740 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Lexus RX 450h
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2700 kg

Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %

General
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Lexus RX 450h
W164
Generation
AL1
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Lexus RX 450h
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
3456 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
295 bhp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
221 bhp
295 bhp
Lexus RX 450h
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
510 NM
NM
Lexus RX 450h
Performance
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Lexus RX 450h
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 450h
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9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.41 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
9.89 kg/bhp
7.41 kg/bhp
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
30 mpg
45 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
22 mpg
city
43 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
628 mi
Range
641 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
628 mi
641 mi
Lexus RX 450h
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Lexus RX 450h
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
645 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
446 L








2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1570 L