2011 Infiniti EX vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Infiniti EX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Infiniti EX would be higher. Both 2011 Infiniti EX and 2013 Mercedes-Benz E are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti EX. (297 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti EX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 204 kg more than 2011 Infiniti EX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Infiniti EX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (370 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti EX. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti EX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Infiniti EX | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | EX | E |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4895 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1803 mm | 2071 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1572 mm | 1517 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2874 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
