2005 BMW 525 vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525.
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 M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 525 | 2012 Infiniti M | |
Make | BMW | Infiniti |
Model | 525 | M |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2901 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |