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| 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class | 2009 Lexus RX 350 | 2009 Lexus GX | |
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ML350 SUV
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Prices
| MSRP | $47,100 | $37,700 | $47,615 |
| Invoice | $43,803 | $33,742 | $42,376 |
| Avg. Paid | $26,145 | $24,188 | $33,613 |
U.S. News Scores
| Overall | 7.8 | 9.0 | 8.3 |
| Critics' Rating | 8.7 | 9.3 | 8.2 |
| Performance | 7.8 | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Interior | 8.0 | 9.0 | 7.7 |
| Operating Cost | 6.1 | 7.1 | 6.6 |
| Safety | 9.6 | 9.5 | N/A |
| Reliability | 3.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Pros & Cons
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General Specs
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | 4-Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel/Engine | Gas V6 3.5L/213 | Gas V6 3.5L/211 | Gas V8 4.7L/285 |
| MPG | 15 City / 20 Hwy | 18 City / 23 Hwy | 14 City / 18 Hwy |
Exterior
Body
| Body Style | 4 Door | 4-Door SUV | 4-Door SUV |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase(in) | 114.7 | 106.9 | 109.8 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 188.2 | 186.2 | 188.2 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 76.3 | 72.6 | 74.0 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 71.5 | 66.1 | 74.6 |
Doors & Windows
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| Privacy Glass | |
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| Sliding Rear Window | |
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| Power Windows | |
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Exterior Features
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| Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof | |
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| Sunroof Sunshield | |
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| Running Boards | |
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| Rear Spoiler | |
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Measurements
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 4705 | 3870 | 4871 |
Tires & Wheels
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| Tires - Rear On/Off Road | |
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| Tires - Rear Performance | |
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| Compact Spare Tire | |
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| Full Size Spare Tire | |
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| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | |
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| Aluminum Wheels | |
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| Chrome Wheels | |
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| Wheel Locks | |
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| Steel Wheels | |
Towing
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | |
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Interior
Convenience & Comfort
| Alarm | |
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| Auxiliary Pwr Outlet | |
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| Back-Up Camera | |
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| Cruise Control | |
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| Vehicle Anti-Theft System | |
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| Fog Lamps | |
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| Auto-Off Headlights | |
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| HID headlights | |
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| Interior Cargo Shade | |
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| Keyless Start | |
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| Luggage Rack | |
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| Rear Parking Aid | |
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| Power Liftgate | |
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| Front Reading Lamps | |
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| Rear Reading Lamps | |
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| Rear Seat Heat Ducts | |
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| Adjustable Steering Wheel | |
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| Steering Wheel Controls | |
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| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | |
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| Trip Computer | |
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| Remote Trunk Release | |
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| Universal Garage Door Opener | |
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| Intermittent Wipers | |
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| Rain Sensing Wipers | |
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| Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers | |
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| Front Floor Mats | |
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| Rear Floor Mats | |
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| Keyless Entry | |
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| Power Door Locks | |
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| Electrochromic rearview mirror | |
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| Heated Exterior Driver Mirror | |
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| Heated Mirrors | |
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| Heated Exterior Passenger Mirror | |
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| Mirror Memory | |
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| Power Driver Mirror | |
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| Power Folding Mirrors | |
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| Power Passenger Mirror | |
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| Driver Vanity Mirror | |
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| Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror | |
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| Passenger Vanity Mirror | |
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| Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror | |
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| Power Steering | |
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Dimensions
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 132.7 | 102.5 | 103.9 |
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.9 | 39.3 | 40.2 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.2 | 42.5 | 41.8 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 59.9 | 57.9 | 57.5 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | 58.3 | 55.6 | 55.1 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 39.8 | 38.6 | 40.0 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 40.0 | 36.4 | 36.8 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 59.8 | 57.1 | 57.4 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | 58.3 | 55.1 | 54.8 |
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| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (cu. ft.) | 72.4 | 84.7 | 77.5 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (cu. ft.) | 29.4 | 38.3 | 49.7 |
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Entertainment
| AM/FM Stereo | |
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| Auxiliary Audio Input | |
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| Cassette | |
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| CD Changer | |
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| CD Player | |
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| HD Radio | |
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| MP3 Player | |
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| Rear Seat Audio Controls | |
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| Premium Sound System | |
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| Entertainment System | |
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| Hard Disk Drive | |
Heating & Cooling
| Climate Control | |
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| Dual Zone A/C | |
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| A/C | |
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| Rear A/C | |
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Navigation & Communication
| Navigation System | |
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| Onboard Hands-Free Communications System | |
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| Wireless Cell Phone Hookup | |
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Seats
| Cloth Seats | |
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| Leather Seats | |
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| Premium Synthetic Seats | |
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| Vinyl Seats | |
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| Additional Rear Seat | |
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| Heated Driver Seat | |
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| Heated Passenger Seat | |
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| Heated Rear Seat | |
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| Driver Lumbar | |
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| Passenger Lumbar | |
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| Seat Memory | |
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| Power Driver Seat | |
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| Power Passenger Seat | |
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| Pass-Through Rear Seat | |
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| 2nd Row Bench Seat | |
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| Fixed Bench Seat | |
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| Bucket Seats | |
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Safety
Airbags
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| Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch | |
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| Passenger Air Bag | |
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| Side Head Air Bag | |
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| Rear Head Air Bag | |
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| Side Air Bag | |
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| Rear Body Air Bag | |
Brakes
| 4-Wheel ABS | |
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| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes | |
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Safety Features
| Brake Assist | |
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| Electronic Stability Control | |
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| Auto-On Headlights | |
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| Daytime Running Lights | |
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| Child Safety Locks | |
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| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors | |
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| Traction Control | |
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Mechanical
Engine & Performance
| Locking Rear Differential | |
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| Four Wheel Drive | |
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| Front Wheel Drive | |
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| V6 Cylinder Engine | |
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| 8 Cylinder Engine | |
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| Engine Type | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V8 |
| Displacement | 3.5L/213 | 3.5L/211 | 4.7L/285 |
| Horsepower (Net @ RPM) | 268 @ 6000 | 270 @ 6200 | 263 @ 5400 |
| Torque (Net @ RPM) | 258 @ 2400 - 5000 | 251 @ 4700 | 323 @ 3400 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic w/OD |
| Turning diameter | 37.9 | 37.4 | 37.4 |
Fuel
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| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | 15 | 18 | 14 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | 20 | 23 | 18 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 25.1 | 19.2 | 23.0 |
Suspension
| Active Suspension System | |
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| Air Suspension | |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Double Wishbone | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbone, |
| Suspension Type - Rear | 4-Arm Multilink | MacPherson Strut | 4-Link Rigid Axle |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Adaptive Variable | ||
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Adaptive Variable |
Transmission
| Automatic | |
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| 5-Speed Automatic | |
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| 7-Speed Automatic | |
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