Lexus RX 2009 vs Mercedes ML 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 277 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RX engine produces 29 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 24 NM less than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 8.8 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RX could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1090 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: | 22 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.80 m | |
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Lexus RX is smaller. Lexus RX is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 2010 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Lexus RX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`545 kg | 2`900 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`050 kg | 2`130 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 495 kg | 770 kg | |
| Lexus RX load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 56 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 | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 14 000 | |
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