Mercedes ML 2008 vs Lexus RX 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 277 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 346 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes ML engine produces 53 HP less power than Lexus RX, but torque is 164 NM more than Lexus RX. Due to the lower power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 10.6 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes ML consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 850 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G 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 2008 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.69 m | |
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Mercedes ML is larger. Mercedes ML is 4 cm longer than the Lexus RX, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.2 metres more than that of the Lexus RX. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`830 | 2`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 12 800 | |
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