2009 Infiniti EX vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, both 2009 Infiniti EX and 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Infiniti EX. (317 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2009 Infiniti EX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti EX weights approximately 494 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti EX. (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti EX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Infiniti EX | 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | EX | GL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3696 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1719 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 100 L |
