The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti QX50 3.0d AWD Automatic (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 43,800

€ 43,600

€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘ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 QX50 3.0d is 4.6 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 4.5 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 280.
Infiniti QX50 3.0d
Mercedes GLK 280
62
70.9
78.7
66.5
72.4
79.4
70.9 in
Width
72.4 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
62 in
Height
66.5 in
110.2
182.9
108.5
178.3
182.9 in
Length
178.3 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Infiniti QX50 3.0d
Mercedes GLK 280
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.82 %

General
Infiniti QX50 3.0d
Mercedes GLK 280
J50
Generation
X204
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 QX50 3.0d
Mercedes GLK 280
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.948

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
235 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Infiniti QX50 3.0d
235 hp
228 hp
Mercedes GLK 280
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Infiniti QX50 3.0d
406 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 280
Performance
Infiniti QX50 3.0d
Mercedes GLK 280
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Infiniti QX50 3.0d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 280
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18.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Infiniti QX50 3.0d
18.62 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti QX50 3.0d
Mercedes GLK 280
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Infiniti QX50 3.0d
28 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
33 mpg
highway
28 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
585 mi
Range
395 mi
Infiniti QX50 3.0d
585 mi
395 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
197 kWh
Infiniti QX50 3.0d
174.9 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti QX50 3.0d
Mercedes GLK 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








33.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft