The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti FX 30d AWD Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 58,500

€ 56,200

€ 58,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Infiniti FX 30d is 2.4 inches longer and 4.3 inches lower.
Infiniti FX 30d
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
66.1
75.8
84
70.4
75.8
84.3
75.8 in
Width
75.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
66.1 in
Height
70.4 in
113.6
191.5
114.8
189.1
191.5 in
Length
189.1 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Infiniti FX 30d
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.15 %

General
Infiniti FX 30d
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
S51
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 250 BlueTEC
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.960

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
235 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Infiniti FX 30d
235 hp
201 hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Infiniti FX 30d
406 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Performance
Infiniti FX 30d
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
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20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Infiniti FX 30d
20.4 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti FX 30d
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Infiniti FX 30d
26 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
30 mpg
highway
44 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
621 mi
Range
996 mi
Infiniti FX 30d
621 mi
996 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
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).
119.3 kWh
Infiniti FX 30d
185.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti FX 30d
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft










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