The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Lexus RX 300 AWD Automatic (19 - ..)
€ 72,200

€ 54,300

€ 72,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,300
ⓘ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 500 is 10.2 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 15 cm taller than the Lexus RX 300.
Mercedes ML 500
Lexus RX 300
1840
1911
2127
1690
1895
2180
1911 mm
Width
1895 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2180 mm
1840 mm
Height
1690 mm
2915
4788
2790
4890
4788 mm
Length
4890 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2790 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 500
Lexus RX 300
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
1885 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2500 kg

Weight Difference:
300 kg
13.73 %

General
Mercedes ML 500
Lexus RX 300
W164
Generation
AL2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
On-demand four-wheel drive with automatic engagement

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 500
Lexus RX 300
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.963
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
5461 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
383 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
235 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
383 bhp
235 bhp
Lexus RX 300
530 NM
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1650 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
530 NM
350 NM
Lexus RX 300
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
Lexus RX 300
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 300
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5.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.02 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 500
5.7 kg/bhp
8.02 kg/bhp
Lexus RX 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
Lexus RX 300
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
22 mpg
35 mpg
Lexus RX 300
16 mpg
city
28 mpg
28 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
72 L
461 mi
Range
552 mi
Mercedes ML 500
461 mi
552 mi
Lexus RX 300
Environmental Impact
242.5 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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
242.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
Lexus RX 300
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
304 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
Lexus RX 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
645 kg
Maximum Payload
615 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
553 L










2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1626 L