2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK (355 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti M. (330 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 595 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Because 2012 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2012 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Infiniti |
| Model | SLK | M |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1514 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
