2006 BMW M3 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 M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW M3 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (333 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Infiniti M. (303 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti M weights approximately 149 kg more than 2006 BMW M3.
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, both vehicles can yield 355 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 2010 Infiniti M | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | M3 | M |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
