2007 Infiniti FX vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Infiniti FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Infiniti FX would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2007 Infiniti FX. (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2007 Infiniti FX.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Infiniti FX. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Infiniti FX | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | FX | SL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 102.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
