2008 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2008 Infiniti QX56 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,550 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 450 kg more than 2008 Infiniti QX56.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2008 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Infiniti QX56 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Infiniti | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | QX56 | E |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5550 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 533 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |