Lexus GX 2005 vs Mercedes ML 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Double-row 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: | 270 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 447 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Lexus GX engine produces 2 HP less power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 97 NM more than Mercedes ML. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.8 | 12.0 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GX consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 450'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus GX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus LX | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S 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: | 4.78 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.90 m | 1.82 m | |
| Lexus GX and Mercedes ML are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1238 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2513 litres | no data | |
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Lexus GX has more luggage capacity. Lexus GX has 687 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 2`790 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 5800 | |
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