The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (19 - ..)

€ 76,200
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes ML 500
€ 61,400
 Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (19 - ..) Lexus RX 450h
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,400

ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the Lexus RX 450h.
Mercedes ML 500
Lexus RX 450h
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
75.8
84.3
66.3
Blueprint Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (19 - ..)
74.6
85.8
75.8 in
Width
74.6 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
70.7 in
Height
66.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
114.8
189.1
Blueprint Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (19 - ..)
109.8
192.5
189.1 in
Length
192.5 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 500
Lexus RX 450h
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4630 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5986 lb
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.05 %
Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes ML 500
Lexus RX 450h
W166
Generation
AL2
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
309 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
402 hp
309 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
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 450h

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.98 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.26 lb/hp
14.98 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 500
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
21 mpg
41 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
16 mpg
city
41 mpg
26 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
525 mi
Range
697 mi
Mercedes ML 500
525 mi
697 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).
109.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
208.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 500
Lexus RX 450h
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.6 cu ft