2007 BMW 120 vs. 2010 Infiniti M
To start off, 2010 Infiniti M is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 120 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti M (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120.
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, 2010 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120. 2010 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 2010 Infiniti M | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 120 | M |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |
