2005 BMW 330 vs. 2012 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti EX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti EX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330.
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 Infiniti EX (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2012 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 330 | EX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
