2005 BMW 530 vs. 2011 Infiniti G25
To start off, 2011 Infiniti G25 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (269 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti G25. (218 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti G25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti G25 weights approximately 2 kg more than 2005 BMW 530.
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, 2005 BMW 530 (571 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti G25. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti G25.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 2011 Infiniti G25 | |
Make | BMW | Infiniti |
Model | 530 | G25 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 269 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
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 Weight | 1615 kg | 1617 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4773 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1773 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |