1999 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1999 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1999 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 434 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 E (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Infiniti Q45 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Q45 | E |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 507 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1759 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
