The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. Lexus RX 200t Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 70,400

€ 49,900

€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘ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 420 CDI DPF is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 4.9 inches taller than the Lexus RX 200t.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Lexus RX 200t
71.5
75.2
83.7
66.5
74.6
85.8
75.2 in
Width
74.6 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
71.5 in
Height
66.5 in
114.8
188.5
109.8
192.5
188.5 in
Length
192.5 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Lexus RX 200t
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
948 lb
18.57 %

General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Lexus RX 200t
W164
Generation
AL2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Lexus RX 200t
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 hp
235 hp
Lexus RX 200t
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Lexus RX 200t
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Lexus RX 200t
146 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 200t
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16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
16.9 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Lexus RX 200t
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Lexus RX 200t
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
21 mpg
30 mpg
Lexus RX 200t
16 mpg
city
24 mpg
26 mpg
highway
36 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
532 mi
Range
574 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
574 mi
Lexus RX 200t
Environmental Impact
228.4 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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
Lexus RX 200t
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Lexus RX 200t
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.7 cu ft










58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46 cu ft