The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Infiniti FX 30d AWD Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 58,700

€ 57,400

€ 58,700
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 considerably. The Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC is 3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 5.3 inches taller than the Infiniti FX 30d.
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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 350 CDI BlueTEC
Infiniti FX 30d
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.6 %

General
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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 350 CDI BlueTEC
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
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 hp
235 hp
Infiniti FX 30d
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Infiniti FX 30d
Performance
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Infiniti FX 30d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Infiniti FX 30d
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23.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
23.16 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
Infiniti FX 30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Infiniti FX 30d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
27 mpg
26 mpg
Infiniti FX 30d
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
35 mpg
highway
30 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
679 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
679 mi
621 mi
Infiniti FX 30d
Environmental Impact
179 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 CDI BlueTEC
179 kWh
185.2 kWh
Infiniti FX 30d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Infiniti FX 30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft








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