2006 BMW 330 vs. 2012 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti EX is newer by 6 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. At 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti EX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti EX 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, 2006 BMW 330 (411 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti EX. (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti EX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 2012 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 330 | EX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
