Lexus RX 1997 vs Mercedes ML 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| 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: | 223 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 301 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 5 HP more power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 9 NM less than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 13.5 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Lexus RX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| 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: | 4.58 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.82 m | |
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Lexus RX is smaller. Lexus RX is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 860 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2130 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`245 | 3`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3000 | |
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