Lexus RX 1997 vs Mercedes ML 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.7 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: | 201 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 283 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 38 HP more power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 117 NM less than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 9.5 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 3.5 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 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 1030 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) | |
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: | 489 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1725 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`270 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2800 | |
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