Mercedes ML 1998 vs Lexus RX 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 201 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 283 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Mercedes ML engine produces 17 HP more power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Lexus RX. Despite the higher power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.8 | 13.0 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes ML consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| Lexus RX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.66 m | |
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Mercedes ML is larger. Mercedes ML is 1 cm longer than the Lexus RX, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 489 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1725 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): | 2`650 | 2`270 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3000 | |
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