The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. Infiniti FX 37 AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 70,400

€ 58,700

€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700
ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 5.3 inches taller than the Infiniti FX 37.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Infiniti FX 37
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 420 CDI DPF
Infiniti FX 37
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4436 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
668 lb
13.09 %

General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Infiniti FX 37
W164
Generation
S51
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Infiniti FX 37
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.7 L / 181 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 hp
316 hp
Infiniti FX 37
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Infiniti FX 37
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Infiniti FX 37
146 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Infiniti FX 37
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16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.04 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
16.9 lb/hp
14.04 lb/hp
Infiniti FX 37
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Infiniti FX 37
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
21 mpg
19 mpg
Infiniti FX 37
16 mpg
city
14 mpg
26 mpg
highway
25 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
532 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
462 mi
Infiniti FX 37
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).
229.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
229.2 kWh
Infiniti FX 37
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Infiniti FX 37
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft








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