2000 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 265 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 595 kg more than 2000 Infiniti Q45.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Infiniti Q45. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Infiniti Q45 | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Infiniti | BMW |
| Model | Q45 | X5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4130 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 85 L |
