1994 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (475 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1994 Infiniti Q45. (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1994 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS (630 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Infiniti Q45. (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Infiniti Q45 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Q45 | CLS |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 475 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
