1998 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Infiniti M
To start off, 2007 Infiniti M is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti M (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1998 BMW 320. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 320.
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, 2007 Infiniti M (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 320. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 320 | 2007 Infiniti M | |
Make | BMW | Infiniti |
Model | 320 | M |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |