You might be interested in a Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350, but you may also want to consider the Lexus RX350 in Detroit Michigan. As the first SUV to win the debut Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year award in 1998, the Lexus RX offers a variety of benefits to Michigan drivers.
The MSRP (including delivery charged) on the Lexus RX350 FWD is $8,115 less than the M-Class ML350—making it a more affordable option at your Michigan Lexus dealer. Not only does the Lexus RX have a price advantage, but it also exhibits greater fuel efficiency as well—getting 25mpg on the highway versus the M-Class’ 20mpg. The RX’s combined rating of 21mpg is 4mpg more than this Mercedes-Benz rival. Taking a look under the hood of each vehicle, the Lexus RX350 FWD gets 350 horsepower at 6200rpm, versus the Mercedes M-Class ML350 that gets 268 horsepower at 6000rpm. The Lexus RX350 FWD also has a 72-month powertrain warranty and 70,000 powertrain miles, whereas the Mercedes Benz M-Class’ powertrain warranty is for 48 months with 50,000 powertrain miles.
Taking a look at additional feature comparisons, the following are all standard on the Lexus RX350 FWD, while being either optional or not available on the Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350: interior leather trim, automatic tilt away steering wheel, a reclining second row seat, satellite radio, rear spoiler, interior day/night electrochormic rearview mirror, smart key system, rear seat side airbag, day-time running lights, and more.
Finally, with 10.6 more cubic feet of cargo volume in the Lexus RX350 FWD, this Lexus SUV provides a bit more space to utilize than the Mercedes M-Class ML350.
Meade Lexus has a variety of finance options to suit individual needs, and has special 2011 Lexus RX lease payments starting at just $399*. Visit http://www.lexusoflakeside.com for more vehicle details or to schedule a test drive at our Michigan Lexus dealership near Detroit.
