Lexus RX 2003 vs Mercedes ML 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 283 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RX engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 227 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): | 12.2 | 9.3 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 2.9 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 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1210 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) | |
| 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: | 1.84 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.82 m | |
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Lexus RX is smaller. Lexus RX is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2130 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage space. Lexus RX has 112 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| 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`380 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 8400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.4/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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