The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Infiniti FX 30d AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 50,900

€ 58,500

€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,500
ⓘ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 Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF is 3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 5.3 inches taller than the Infiniti FX 30d.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Infiniti FX 30d
71.5
75.2
83.7
66.1
75.8
84
75.2 in
Width
75.8 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
71.5 in
Height
66.1 in
114.8
188.5
113.6
191.5
188.5 in
Length
191.5 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Infiniti FX 30d
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.46 %

General
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Infiniti FX 30d
W164
Generation
S51
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
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Infiniti FX 30d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
187 hp
235 hp
Infiniti FX 30d
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
325 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Infiniti FX 30d
Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Infiniti FX 30d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Infiniti FX 30d
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25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
25.76 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Infiniti FX 30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Infiniti FX 30d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
25 mpg
26 mpg
Infiniti FX 30d
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
31 mpg
highway
30 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
628 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
621 mi
Infiniti FX 30d
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
185.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
185.2 kWh
Infiniti FX 30d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Infiniti FX 30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft








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