2000 BMW 316 vs. 2007 Infiniti QX56
To start off, 2007 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 316 would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2000 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 316.
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 QX56 (533 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 316 | 2007 Infiniti QX56 | |
Make | BMW | Infiniti |
Model | 316 | QX56 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |