The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti FX 30d AWD Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08)
€ 57,400

€ 70,500

€ 57,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Infiniti FX 30d is 3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 6.3 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
Infiniti FX 30d
Mercedes ML 500
66.1
75.8
84
72.4
75.2
83.7
75.8 in
Width
75.2 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
66.1 in
Height
72.4 in
113.6
191.5
114.8
188.5
191.5 in
Length
188.5 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Infiniti FX 30d
Mercedes ML 500
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.6 %

General
Infiniti FX 30d
Mercedes ML 500
S51
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Infiniti FX 30d
Mercedes ML 500
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.963

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
235 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Infiniti FX 30d
235 hp
383 hp
Mercedes ML 500
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Infiniti FX 30d
406 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
Infiniti FX 30d
Mercedes ML 500
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Infiniti FX 30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500
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20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.58 lb/hp
Infiniti FX 30d
20.17 lb/hp
12.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti FX 30d
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Infiniti FX 30d
26 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
21 mpg
city
13 mpg
30 mpg
highway
24 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
621 mi
Range
461 mi
Infiniti FX 30d
621 mi
461 mi
Mercedes ML 500
Environmental Impact
185.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
242.5 kWh
Infiniti FX 30d
185.2 kWh
242.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti FX 30d
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
816 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft