2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs. 2012 Infiniti QX56
To start off, 2012 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (618 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti QX56. (400 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti QX56. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 770 kg more than 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (781 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti QX56. (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti QX56.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | 2012 Infiniti QX56 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Infiniti |
| Model | SLR McLaren | QX56 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 781 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1768 kg | 2538 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3076 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 20.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
