2008 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 79 kg more than 2011 Infiniti M.
Because 2011 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Infiniti M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. (531 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Infiniti |
| Model | CL | M |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 383 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1514 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
