Mercedes ML 2001 vs Lexus RX 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 223 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 301 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes ML engine produces 5 HP less power than Lexus RX, but torque is 9 NM more than Lexus RX. Due to the lower power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.5 | 11.6 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes ML consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes ML could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Chrysler Crossfire | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS, 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes ML engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.66 m | |
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Mercedes ML is larger. Mercedes ML is 6 cm longer than the Lexus RX, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 860 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2130 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.3 metres less than that of the Lexus RX. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`365 | 2`245 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3200 | |
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