The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Infiniti FX 50 AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 76,200

€ 75,600

€ 76,200
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 slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Mercedes ML 500 is 2.4 inches shorter and 4.6 inches taller.
Mercedes ML 500
Infiniti FX 50
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 500
Infiniti FX 50
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.15 %

General
Mercedes ML 500
Infiniti FX 50
W166
Generation
S51
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 500
Infiniti FX 50
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.928
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
402 hp
385 hp
Infiniti FX 50
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes ML 500
443 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Infiniti FX 50
Performance
Mercedes ML 500
Infiniti FX 50
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Infiniti FX 50
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12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.14 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
12.26 lb/hp
12.14 lb/hp
Infiniti FX 50
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 500
Infiniti FX 50
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
21 mpg
18 mpg
Infiniti FX 50
16 mpg
city
12 mpg
26 mpg
highway
24 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
525 mi
Range
427 mi
Mercedes ML 500
525 mi
427 mi
Infiniti FX 50
Environmental Impact
208.4 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 500
208.4 kWh
248.2 kWh
Infiniti FX 50
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
494 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 500
Infiniti FX 50
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft










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