The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. Infiniti FX 30d AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 70,400

€ 58,500

€ 70,400
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 420 CDI DPF is 7.7 cm shorter, 1.4 cm narrower and 13.5 cm taller than the Infiniti FX 30d.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Infiniti FX 30d
1815
1911
2127
1680
1925
2134
1911 mm
Width
1925 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1815 mm
Height
1680 mm
2915
4788
2885
4865
4788 mm
Length
4865 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2885 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Infiniti FX 30d
2315 kg
Kerb Weight
2175 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2690 kg

Weight Difference:
140 kg
6.05 %

General
Mercedes ML 420 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
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Infiniti FX 30d
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
235 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 bhp
235 bhp
Infiniti FX 30d
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
700 NM
550 NM
Infiniti FX 30d
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Infiniti FX 30d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Infiniti FX 30d
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7.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.26 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
7.67 kg/bhp
9.26 kg/bhp
Infiniti FX 30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Infiniti FX 30d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
25 mpg
31 mpg
Infiniti FX 30d
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
36 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
532 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
621 mi
Infiniti FX 30d
Environmental Impact
228.4 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 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
185.2 kWh
Infiniti FX 30d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
294 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Infiniti FX 30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
410 L








2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L