The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 70,400
€ 60,000
€ 70,400
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 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 450h.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Lexus RX 450h
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 450h
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
5.62 %
General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Lexus RX 450h
W164
Generation
AL1
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Lexus RX 450h
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid 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
295 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 hp
295 hp
Lexus RX 450h
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus RX 450h
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Lexus RX 450h
146 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 450h
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16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.33 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
16.9 lb/hp
16.33 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
21 mpg
37 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
16 mpg
city
36 mpg
26 mpg
highway
39 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
532 mi
Range
641 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
641 mi
Lexus RX 450h
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Lexus RX 450h
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.5 cu ft
