Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse (2001 – 2005) vs Infiniti QX (2001 – 2003): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 292 hp against 243 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.7 s against 9.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 222 km/h against 177 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.3 L/100 km against 15.7 L/100 km. The Infiniti QX is the lighter car, from 1,974 kg against 2,105 kg. At 4,651 mm, the Infiniti QX is 64 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
M-Klasse
2001 – 2005
|
Infiniti
QX
2001 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2005 | 2001 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 – 292 hp | 243 hp |
| Torque | 350 – 560 Nm | 3,559 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 11.4 s | 9.1 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 222 km/h | 177 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.3 – 14.1 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,587 mm | 4,651 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,821 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,105 – 2,335 kg | 1,974 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

