2006 BMW 530 vs. 2011 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti EX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 530 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti EX (297 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 128 kg more than 2011 Infiniti EX.
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 530 (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti EX. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti EX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2011 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 530 | EX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3500 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1707 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
