INFINITI Q45 vs Mercedes-Benz E430
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2002 Mercedes-Benz E430
Overview
| Spec | INFINITI Q4545 Sport | Mercedes-Benz E430E430 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 45 Sport | E430 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2006 | 2002 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | INFINITI Q4545 Sport | Mercedes-Benz E430E430 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $58,100 | $53,850 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | INFINITI Q4545 Sport | Mercedes-Benz E430E430 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 18 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City MPG | 15 MPG | 16 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 22 MPG | 23 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 21.4 gal (best) | 21.1 gal |
Performance
| Spec | INFINITI Q4545 Sport | Mercedes-Benz E430E430 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 340 hp (best) | 275 hp |
| Torque | 333 lb-ft (best) | 295 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.5 L (best) | 4.3 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | INFINITI Q4545 Sport | Mercedes-Benz E430E430 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 13.6 cu ft | 15.3 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,153 lbs | 3,757 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 113 in (best) | 111.5 in |
| Length | 200.8 in (best) | 189.4 in |
| Width | 72.6 in (best) | 70.8 in |
| Height | 58.7 in (best) | 56.7 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | INFINITI Q4545 Sport | Mercedes-Benz E430E430 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | INFINITI Q45 | Mercedes-Benz E430 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 Sport $58,100 MSRP(Currently comparing) | E430 $53,850 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | E430 4MATIC $56,700 MSRP |
INFINITI Q45 vs Mercedes-Benz E430 FAQ
- Which is better: 2006 INFINITI Q45 or 2002 Mercedes-Benz E430?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2006 INFINITI Q45 vs 2002 Mercedes-Benz E430 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2006 INFINITI Q45 or 2002 Mercedes-Benz E430?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2002 Mercedes-Benz E430 starts lower at $53,850.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2006 INFINITI Q45 or 2002 Mercedes-Benz E430?
- The 2002 Mercedes-Benz E430 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (53,850).
- Which has better horsepower: 2006 INFINITI Q45 or 2002 Mercedes-Benz E430?
- The 2006 INFINITI Q45 leads on horsepower in this comparison (340).