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INFINITI FX35 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

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$43,700
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$64,550
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2012 INFINITI FX352016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Starting MSRP
$43,700
$64,550
Towing Capacity
Not available
N/A
Cargo Capacity
Not available
N/A
Engine Type
Gas V6
Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6
MPG
16 City / 23 Hwy
19 City / 26 Hwy
Horsepower
303 hp
240 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
7
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 60,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2012 INFINITI FX352016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Engine Type
Gas V6
Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
262 @ 4800
455 @ 1600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
303@6800
240 @ 3600
Displacement
3.5L/213
3.0 L/182
Transmission Options
  • 7-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 7-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
16 City / 23 Hwy
19 City / 26 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
9.7 w/.85L reserve qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2012 INFINITI FX352016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Tire Size
P265/60VR18
P275/55HR19
Rear Wheel Size
18 x 8 in
19 X 8.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
18 x 8 in
Compact in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Tire Size
T175/90D18
Compact
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Front Wheel Size
18 x 8 in
19 X 8.5 in
Front Tire Size
P265/60VR18
P275/55HR19

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2012 INFINITI FX352016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer bar
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer bar
Multi-Link

Steering

Steering comparison
2012 INFINITI FX352016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
41 ft
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
19 ft
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2012 INFINITI FX352016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
42 in
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
16 ft³
Front Head Room
39 in
41 in
Second Leg Room
35 in
39 in
Passenger Capacity
5
7
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
62 ft³
94 ft³
Track Width, Front
64 in
65 in
Front Hip Room
55 in
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
57 in
58 in
Third Leg Room
Not available
35 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
25 ft³
49 ft³
Third Head Room
Not available
39 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
35 in
52 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
Not Available in
20 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
68 in
84 in
Liftover Height
31 in
N/A
Wheelbase
114 in
121 in
Third Hip Room
Not available
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
7 in
9 in
Third Shoulder Room
Not available
51 in
Height, Overall
66 in
73 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
59 in
Front Leg Room
45 in
40 in
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Length, Overall
191 in
202 in
Second Hip Room
54 in
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
76 in
84 in
Passenger Volume
103 ft³
144 ft³
Track Width, Rear
65 in
66 in
Second Head Room
39 in
40 in
Trunk Volume
N/A
Not available

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2012 INFINITI FX352016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
N/A
Total Option Weight
Not available
0 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
24 gal
26 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
Not available
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
N/A
Curb Weight
Not available
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
Not available
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
Not available
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
Not available
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
4,156 lbs
5,467 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2012 INFINITI FX352016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Stability Control
Not available
Standard
Backup Camera
Not available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2012 INFINITI FX352016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2012 INFINITI FX352016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
180

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2012 INFINITI FX352016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake Type
Pwr
4-Wheel Disc
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.6 x 1.3 in
14 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.1 x 0.6 in
14 in

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2012 INFINITI FX35 or the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class?

The 2012 INFINITI FX35 is more reliable than the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2012 FX35 versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2016 GL-Class.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2012 INFINITI FX35 or the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class?

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is more fuel efficient than the 2012 INFINITI FX35 with 22 MPG combined versus 19 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2012 INFINITI FX35 or the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class?

The 2012 INFINITI FX35 is cheaper than the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class with a $43,700 starting MSRP versus a $64,550 starting MSRP.

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