Mercedes ML 2011 vs Lexus RX 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes ML) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus RX) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 277 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 346 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 19 HP less power than Lexus RX, but torque is 274 NM more than Lexus RX. Despite less power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 10.6 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes ML consumes 3.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that by driving the Mercedes ML over 15,000 km in a year you can save 570 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 850 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 | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | |
| 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 2011 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes ML 2011 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.73 m | |
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Mercedes ML is larger. Mercedes ML is 3 cm longer than the Lexus RX, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 446 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1570 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.4 metres more than that of the Lexus RX, which means Mercedes ML can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`950 | 2`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | 26 000 | |
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