The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (16 - 18)
€ 60,000

€ 58,900

€ 60,000
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 350 BlueTEC is 8.6 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 11.1 cm taller than the Lexus RX 450h.
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 450h
1796
1926
2141
1685
1895
2180
1926 mm
Width
1895 mm
2141 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2180 mm
1796 mm
Height
1685 mm
2915
4804
2790
4890
4804 mm
Length
4890 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2790 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 450h
2175 kg
Kerb Weight
2155 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2715 kg

Weight Difference:
20 kg
0.92 %

General
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 450h
W166
Generation
AL2
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 350 BlueTEC
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 642.826
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
3456 CC
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
309 bhp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
254 bhp
309 bhp
Lexus RX 450h
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
620 NM
NM
Lexus RX 450h
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 450h
139 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 450h
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8.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.97 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
8.56 kg/bhp
6.97 kg/bhp
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
42 mpg
54 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
36 mpg
city
54 mpg
45 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
93 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
850 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
850 mi
777 mi
Lexus RX 450h
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
98.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
98.5 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Lexus RX 450h
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
775 kg
Maximum Payload
560 kg
690 L
Boot Capacity
539 L











2010 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1612 L