2006 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,490 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Infiniti Q45 (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2006 Infiniti Q45.
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, 2009 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Infiniti Q45. (452 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Infiniti Q45 | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Infiniti | BMW |
| Model | Q45 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4490 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 61 L |
