1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 2011 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti FX is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti FX (390 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti FX weights approximately 672 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Infiniti FX (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. (273 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 2011 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Infiniti |
| Model | 200 | FX |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
