2007 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 4 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, 2007 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Infiniti QX56 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | QX56 | C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 533 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4606 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 66 L |
