1995 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S (529 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1995 Infiniti Q45. (278 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1995 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 420 kg more than 1995 Infiniti Q45. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S (800 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Infiniti Q45. (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Infiniti Q45 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Q45 | S |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 278 HP | 529 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3165 mm |
