2009 Infiniti FX vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2009 Infiniti FX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,982 cc, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (604 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 2009 Infiniti FX. (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2009 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti FX weights approximately 24 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 646 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti FX. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Infiniti FX | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | FX | CL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 5982 cc |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1719 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 88 L |
