2006 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2011 Infiniti G25
To start off, 2011 Infiniti G25 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (303 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti G25. (218 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti G25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 268 kg more than 2011 Infiniti G25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti G25. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti G25.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2011 Infiniti G25 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Infiniti |
| Model | CL | G25 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4773 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1773 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 76 L |
