The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 76,200
€ 60,000
€ 76,200
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 500 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the Lexus RX 450h.
Mercedes ML 500
Lexus RX 450h
70.7
75.8
84.3
66.3
74.2
83.5
75.8 in
Width
74.2 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
70.7 in
Height
66.3 in
114.8
189.1
107.9
187.8
189.1 in
Length
187.8 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 500
Lexus RX 450h
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.23 %
General
Mercedes ML 500
Lexus RX 450h
W166
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 with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.928
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
295 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
402 hp
295 hp
Lexus RX 450h
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes ML 500
443 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus RX 450h
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
Lexus RX 450h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 450h
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12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.33 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.26 lb/hp
16.33 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
21 mpg
37 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
16 mpg
city
36 mpg
26 mpg
highway
39 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
525 mi
Range
641 mi
Mercedes ML 500
525 mi
641 mi
Lexus RX 450h
Environmental Impact
208.4 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 500
208.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
Lexus RX 450h
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.5 cu ft
