2006 BMW 120 vs. 2013 Infiniti G
To start off, 2013 Infiniti G is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 120 would be higher. At 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti G (325 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2006 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti G should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 120 weights approximately 183 kg more than 2013 Infiniti G.
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, 2013 Infiniti G (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 120 | 2013 Infiniti G | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 120 | G |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1823 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2850 mm |
