Lexus RX 2003 vs Mercedes ML 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 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. | |||
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. | |||
| 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) | |
| 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, if possible |
2130 litres | 2050 litres | |
| Lexus RX has 112 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes ML. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus RX (by 80 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: | 2`380 kg | 2`830 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`835 kg | 2`110 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 545 kg | 720 kg | |
| Lexus RX load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 32 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 | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 7400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.4/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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