2003 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Infiniti Q45 (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2012 BMW 535. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 535.
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, 2012 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Infiniti Q45. (451 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Infiniti Q45 | 2012 BMW 535 | |
Make | Infiniti | BMW |
Model | Q45 | 535 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |