The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti QX70 3.7 AWD Automatic (13 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 52,600

€ 52,500

€ 52,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘ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 QX70 3.7 is 3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 5.3 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI.
Infiniti QX70 3.7
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
66.1
75.8
84
71.5
75.2
83.7
75.8 in
Width
75.2 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
66.1 in
Height
71.5 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 QX70 3.7
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
4436 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
381 lb
7.91 %

General
Infiniti QX70 3.7
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
S51
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 QX70 3.7
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.940

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.7 L / 181 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Infiniti QX70 3.7
316 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
266 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Infiniti QX70 3.7
266 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Performance
Infiniti QX70 3.7
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Infiniti QX70 3.7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
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14.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
Infiniti QX70 3.7
14.04 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti QX70 3.7
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Infiniti QX70 3.7
19 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
25 mpg
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
462 mi
Range
649 mi
Infiniti QX70 3.7
462 mi
649 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
187.2 kWh
Infiniti QX70 3.7
229.2 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti QX70 3.7
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 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