2005 BMW 740 vs. 2013 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti EX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (328 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2013 Infiniti EX. (321 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2013 Infiniti EX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2013 Infiniti EX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Infiniti EX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti EX will offer significantly more control. 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 740 (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti EX. (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti EX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 2013 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 740 | EX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4631 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1589 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
