Car comparison

Infiniti QX70 5.0 V8vsMercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009 GL 500

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Infiniti QX70

5.0 V8

390 hp5026 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2013-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009

GL 500

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Infiniti QX70 5.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    390 hp
    291 kW
  • Lightest
    2,120 kg
    4,674 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    316 g/km
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500

  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.8 L/100 km
    12.5 mpg US
    15.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    735 km
    457 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelInfinitiQX705.0 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
Power
390hp291kW
388hp289kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Gross weight-
3,150kg6,945lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
76.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
94.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
22.3s
Calculated
29.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.2L/100 km12.3mpg US14.7mpg UK
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
735km457mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,026cc307cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,865mm192in
5,099mm201in
Width-
1,920mm76in
Height
1,680mm66in
1,840mm72in
Wheelbase
2,885mm114in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,640mm65in
1,648mm65in
Ground clearance-
198mm8in
Trunk volume
410L
620L
Max trunk volume-
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
90L
100L
CO2 emissions
316g/km
317g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Infiniti QX70 5.0 V8Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500PowerTorque
  • Infiniti QX70 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
InfinitiQX705.0 V86,500 rpm4,400 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 5006,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricInfinitiQX705.0 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.3 s
29.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
390 hp
291 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
388 hp
289 kW

Infiniti QX70 5.0 V8 has 2 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500 and Infiniti QX70 5.0 V8: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
2,120 kg
4,674 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
2,370 kg
5,225 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQX705.0 V85.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 5006.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Infiniti QX70 5.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
667 km
414 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
735 km
457 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
390 hp
291 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
388 hp
289 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,865 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,680 mm
66.1 in
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,099 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK

Infiniti QX70 5.0 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
5.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
6.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleInfinitiQX705.0 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
Power
390 hp
291 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
2,120 kg
4,674 lb
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
Fuel consumption
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,865 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,680 mm
66.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,099 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
735 km
457 mi
CO2 score
316 g/km
317 g/km
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleInfiniti QX70 5.0 V8Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500
Consumption13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK13.6 L/100 km17.3 mpg US20.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.63 LC100 km23.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.02 LC100 mi38.30 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal2,040 L539 US gal449 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,544 LC/year3,570 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Infiniti QX70 5.0 V8

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 69 km (43 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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