2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS and 2012 Infiniti M were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti M. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti M.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti M. (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2012 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Infiniti |
| Model | CLS | M |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4663 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |
