The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Infiniti FX 30d AWD Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 60,000

€ 57,400

€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC is 2.4 inches shorter and 4.6 inches taller.
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Infiniti FX 30d
70.7
75.8
84.3
66.1
75.8
84
75.8 in
Width
75.8 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
70.7 in
Height
66.1 in
114.8
189.1
113.6
191.5
189.1 in
Length
191.5 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Infiniti FX 30d
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.15 %

General
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Infiniti FX 30d
W166
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 350 BlueTEC
Infiniti FX 30d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.826
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
235 hp
Infiniti FX 30d
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Infiniti FX 30d
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Infiniti FX 30d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Infiniti FX 30d
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18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
18.88 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
Infiniti FX 30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Infiniti FX 30d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
26 mpg
Infiniti FX 30d
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
37 mpg
highway
30 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
850 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
850 mi
621 mi
Infiniti FX 30d
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
185.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
185.2 kWh
Infiniti FX 30d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Infiniti FX 30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1709 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft










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