04/01/2025
Lexus RX350 2013 and ML350 Mercedes Benz, Which one will you go for?
The two cars are among the best selling SUVs from both manufacturers
Having passed several generations to generations
POWERTRAIN
RX350 comes equipped with a 3.5L Dual Overhead Camshaft, 24 Valves, VVTI engine producing 270hp and 248 lb-ft of torque popularly called 2GR-FE, the transmission system in RX350 is a 6 Speed Automatic Transmission equipped with Sports Modes
ML350 comes equipped with a 3.5L, DOHC, 24 Valves, Variable Valve Timing engine that chuns out 302hp and 273lb-ft of torque, the transmission is a 7 speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode
2GR engine in RX350 uses Indirect Injection while the M276 engine in ML uses Direct Injection
DRIVETRAIN
Both features an All Wheel Drive System, ML has a better All Wheel Drive System popularly called 4Matic
SAFETY
Both have an advanced Driver Assistance System like Precollision sensor, Blindspot Monitoring, AFS, TPMS, Active Airbags
BRAKING SYSTEM
Both have active braking systems equipped with 4 Wheel ABS sensors, Ventilated Brake disc, Emergency Braking Assist, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution etc
TOWING CAPACITY
RX is 3500 Lbs
ML350 is 7200 Lbs
OIL MAINTENANCE
Both uses recommended Fully Synthetic 5W30 Engine Oil
RX Oil change Interval is 5-7.5K miles while ML is 10-15K miles
POWERTRAIN REPLACEMENT COST
M276 Engine 4M+
2GR Engine 1.3M+
U660E Gearbox 3.8M to 4.5M
7Tronic Gearbox 950-1.5M
AVAILABILITY OF SPARE PARTS
Both SUVs have their spare parts readily available but pricey
Current Market Value
RX350 25-28M
ML350 22M-27M
ANTI-THEFT SECURITY
✅✅ ✅ ML350
✅ RX350
FUEL EFFICIENCY
Both are fuel guzzlers but RX is a little more fuel efficient
RELIABILITY and DURABILITY
RX is a more reliable while ML is more durable, ML has a more reliable transmission system than RX
OVERALL MAINTENANCE
ML is cheaper to maintain than RX considering the spare parts cost, demand and durability of Lexus replacement parts.
RX350 engine is more tolerant to maintenance abuse like using low quality unrecommended engine oil, Kazeem rewire romance and poor maintenance culture than M276 engine in ML
Considering your location,RX would be a better option if you live in cities with many Kazeems , Abuja, Lagos, PH and Benin is good
Both brands are luxury but people have an eye for ML as a better luxury car
FIRST TIMER CHOICE
RX350 ✅✅✅
ML350 ✅✅
Considering the class and cost of these two cars, with 150K, we’ll help you run a detailed Pre-purchase Computerized Inspection so you don’t buy a bad one
Avoid both cars if you’re not financially buoyant to cater for the maintenance but if well maintained, both can serve you for years
Don’t fail to contact us for Pre-purchase Computerized Inspection
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