Lexus RX 2009 vs Mercedes ML 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus RX) 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 chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 277 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 53 HP more power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 164 NM less than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 9.3 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RX could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1210 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: | 21 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G 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. | |||
| Mercedes ML 2008 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.82 m | |
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Lexus RX is smaller. Lexus RX is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 551 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`545 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 7600 | |
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