2005 Infiniti M vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Infiniti M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Infiniti M would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti M. (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti M. (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti M | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | M | CLK |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90.5 mm |
| 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 | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |
