2006 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Infiniti M
To start off, 2010 Infiniti M is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 330 would be higher. Both 2006 BMW 330 and 2010 Infiniti M are equipped with a 2,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti M (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2010 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (411 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 330 | 2010 Infiniti M | |
Make | BMW | Infiniti |
Model | 330 | M |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2901 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 67 L |