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

€ 76,200

€ 58,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200
ⓘ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 4.6 inches lower.
Infiniti FX 30d
Mercedes ML 500
66.1
75.8
84
70.7
75.8
84.3
75.8 in
Width
75.8 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
66.1 in
Height
70.7 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 500
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.68 %

General
Infiniti FX 30d
Mercedes ML 500
S51
Generation
W166
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 with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.928

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
235 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Infiniti FX 30d
235 hp
402 hp
Mercedes ML 500
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Infiniti FX 30d
406 lb‑ft
443 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
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 500
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20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Infiniti FX 30d
20.4 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti FX 30d
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Infiniti FX 30d
26 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
30 mpg
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
621 mi
Range
525 mi
Infiniti FX 30d
621 mi
525 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).
208.4 kWh
Infiniti FX 30d
185.2 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti FX 30d
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft










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