2004 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2010 BMW 535
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,490 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Infiniti Q45 (340 HP) has 40 more horse power than 2010 BMW 535. (300 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 535 weights approximately 276 kg more than 2004 Infiniti Q45.
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, 2004 Infiniti Q45 (452 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 535. (406 Nm). This means 2004 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Infiniti Q45 | 2010 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Infiniti | BMW |
| Model | Q45 | 535 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4490 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3066 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |
