2007 BMW 325 vs. 2006 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 1 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 125 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 155 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, 2006 Infiniti Q45 (452 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325. 2006 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2006 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 325 | Q45 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 81 L |
