2006 BMW 530 vs. 2012 Infiniti G25
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G25 is newer by 6 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti G25. (218 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti G25.
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 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G25. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G25.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2012 Infiniti G25 | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 530 | G25 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4773 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1773 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
