2007 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Infiniti QX56. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Infiniti QX56 would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2007 Infiniti QX56. (320 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Infiniti QX56. (533 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Infiniti QX56.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Infiniti QX56 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | QX56 | CL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 533 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 88 L |
