2007 Infiniti QX56 vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2007 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,786 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S (362 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 Infiniti QX56. (320 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2007 Infiniti QX56.
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 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercedes-Benz S. (530 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Infiniti QX56 | 1998 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Infiniti | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | QX56 | S |
Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 5786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 533 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 19.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 88 L |