2002 Infiniti FX vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2002 Infiniti FX and 2002 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,266 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Infiniti FX (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. (275 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 59 kg more than 2002 Infiniti FX.
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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Infiniti FX. (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Infiniti FX | 2002 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Infiniti | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | FX | S |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3090 mm |