2006 Acura MDX vs. 2007 Infiniti M
To start off, 2007 Infiniti M is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura MDX would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti M (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Acura MDX. (253 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura MDX.
Because 2006 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Infiniti M. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Acura MDX 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, 2007 Infiniti M (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura MDX. (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura MDX | 2007 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Acura | Infiniti |
| Model | MDX | M |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 76 L |
