The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Lexus RX 350 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 54,300
€ 52,400
€ 54,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes ML 350 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, an inch wider and 5.1 inches taller than the Lexus RX 350.
Mercedes ML 350
Lexus RX 350
71.5
75.2
83.7
66.3
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
114.8
188.5
107.9
187.8
188.5 in
Length
187.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350
Lexus RX 350
4707 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5611 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
3.97 %
General
Mercedes ML 350
Lexus RX 350
W164
Generation
AL1
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 350
Lexus RX 350
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.967
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
273 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
268 hp
273 hp
Lexus RX 350
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
255 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Mercedes ML 350
258 lb‑ft
255 lb‑ft
Lexus RX 350
Performance
Mercedes ML 350
Lexus RX 350
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 350
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17.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.55 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350
17.56 lb/hp
16.55 lb/hp
Lexus RX 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350
Lexus RX 350
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes ML 350
21 mpg
22 mpg
Lexus RX 350
16 mpg
city
16 mpg
26 mpg
highway
28 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
527 mi
Range
422 mi
Mercedes ML 350
527 mi
422 mi
Lexus RX 350
Environmental Impact
212.1 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).
200.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 350
212.1 kWh
200.8 kWh
Lexus RX 350
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350
Lexus RX 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.5 cu ft
