The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Lexus RX 450h Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 72,200
€ 59,700
€ 72,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes ML 500 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, an inch wider and 6.1 inches taller than the Lexus RX 450h.
Mercedes ML 500
Lexus RX 450h
72.4
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
72.4 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 500
Lexus RX 450h
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Mercedes ML 500
Lexus RX 450h
W164
Generation
AL1
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 500
Lexus RX 450h
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
M 273.963
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
295 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
383 hp
295 hp
Lexus RX 450h
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes ML 500
391 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus RX 450h
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
Lexus RX 450h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 450h
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12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.33 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.58 lb/hp
16.33 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
18 mpg
37 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
13 mpg
city
36 mpg
24 mpg
highway
39 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
461 mi
Range
641 mi
Mercedes ML 500
461 mi
641 mi
Lexus RX 450h
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
242.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
Lexus RX 450h
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 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
