2009 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2009 Infiniti QX56 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 1111 kg more than 2009 Infiniti QX56.
Because 2009 Infiniti QX56 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Infiniti QX56. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Infiniti QX56 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | QX56 | Viano |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 533 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1719 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 79 L |
