1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti M (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420. (275 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 weights approximately 302 kg more than 2011 Infiniti M.
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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 | 2011 Infiniti M | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Infiniti |
Model | E420 | M |
Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2052 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2901 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |