2010 Mercedes-Benz R vs. 2011 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti FX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz R would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz R (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti FX. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti FX.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2011 Infiniti FX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz R. (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz R.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz R | 2011 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Infiniti |
| Model | R | FX |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5156 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1958 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1661 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3216 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
