Mercedes ML 2008 vs Lexus RX 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 283 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 20 HP more power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 227 NM more than Lexus RX. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 12.2 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes ML consumes 2.9 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 435 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 760 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: | 4.78 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.68 m | |
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Mercedes ML is larger. Mercedes ML is 4 cm longer than the Lexus RX, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage capacity. Mercedes ML has 112 litres more trunk space than the Lexus RX. | |||
| 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`380 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 6000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 9.4/10 | |
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