The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti QX70 3.7 AWD Automatic (13 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 52,600

€ 70,400

€ 52,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,400
ⓘ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 420 CDI DPF.
Infiniti QX70 3.7
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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 420 CDI DPF
4436 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
668 lb
13.09 %

General
Infiniti QX70 3.7
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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 420 CDI DPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Code
OM 629.912

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.7 L / 181 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
316 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Infiniti QX70 3.7
316 hp
302 hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
266 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Infiniti QX70 3.7
266 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Performance
Infiniti QX70 3.7
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
145 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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14.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
Infiniti QX70 3.7
14.04 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti QX70 3.7
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Infiniti QX70 3.7
19 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
25 mpg
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
462 mi
Range
532 mi
Infiniti QX70 3.7
462 mi
532 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
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).
228.4 kWh
Infiniti QX70 3.7
229.2 kWh
228.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti QX70 3.7
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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