2006 Infiniti QX4 vs. 2013 BMW X5 M
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 M is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Infiniti QX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Infiniti QX4 would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Infiniti QX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 M (547 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2006 Infiniti QX4. (315 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 M should accelerate faster than 2006 Infiniti QX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 M weights approximately 1115 kg more than 2006 Infiniti QX4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW X5 M (678 Nm @ 5650 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Infiniti QX4. (530 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Infiniti QX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Infiniti QX4 | 2013 BMW X5 M | |
| Make | Infiniti | BMW |
| Model | QX4 | X5 M |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1764 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 85 L |
