The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. Infiniti FX 50 AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 70,400
€ 75,600
€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,600
ⓘ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 50.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Infiniti FX 50
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 50
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
8.43 %
General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Infiniti FX 50
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 50
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 hp
385 hp
Infiniti FX 50
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Infiniti FX 50
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Infiniti FX 50
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Infiniti FX 50
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16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.14 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
16.9 lb/hp
12.14 lb/hp
Infiniti FX 50
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Infiniti FX 50
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
21 mpg
18 mpg
Infiniti FX 50
16 mpg
city
12 mpg
26 mpg
highway
24 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
532 mi
Range
427 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
427 mi
Infiniti FX 50
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).
248.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
248.2 kWh
Infiniti FX 50
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
494 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Infiniti FX 50
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
