The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. Lexus RX 350 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 70,400
€ 52,400
€ 70,400
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 420 CDI DPF 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 420 CDI DPF
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 420 CDI DPF
Lexus RX 350
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5611 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
11.44 %
General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Lexus RX 350
W164
Generation
AL1
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 420 CDI DPF
Lexus RX 350
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
273 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 hp
273 hp
Lexus RX 350
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
255 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
255 lb‑ft
Lexus RX 350
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Lexus RX 350
146 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 350
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16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.55 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
16.9 lb/hp
16.55 lb/hp
Lexus RX 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Lexus RX 350
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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
532 mi
Range
422 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
422 mi
Lexus RX 350
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).
200.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
200.8 kWh
Lexus RX 350
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Lexus RX 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 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
