Lexus GX 2002 vs Mercedes ML 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus GX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes ML) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 434 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Lexus GX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GX engine produces 48 HP more power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 6 NM less than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Lexus GX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.7 | 9.4 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GX consumes 5.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GX could require 795 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus LX | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes R klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes ML might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes ML engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
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Lexus GX is larger. Lexus GX is 11 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 3 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GX is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1238 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2513 litres | 2050 litres | |
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Lexus GX has more luggage capacity. Lexus GX has 687 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes ML. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus GX (by 463 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GX is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Lexus GX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`800 kg | 2`830 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`150 kg | 2`110 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 650 kg | 720 kg | |
| Lexus GX load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Mercedes ML. Therefore, Mercedes ML is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 5000 | |
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