2004 Infiniti QX4 vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2004 Infiniti QX4 and 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2004 Infiniti QX4 and 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS are equipped with a 3,498 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Infiniti QX4. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2004 Infiniti QX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Infiniti QX4 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Because 2004 Infiniti QX4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Infiniti QX4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Infiniti QX4 (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Infiniti QX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Infiniti QX4 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | QX4 | CLS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
