2009 Infiniti G37 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Infiniti G37. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Infiniti G37 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2009 Infiniti G37. (329 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2009 Infiniti G37. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 133 kg more than 2009 Infiniti G37. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (699 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti G37. (365 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Infiniti G37 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Infiniti | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | G37 | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3696 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1719 kg | 1852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4887 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1443 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2875 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |