2007 BMW 545 vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti M. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti M.
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, 2011 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 545. 2011 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 545 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 545 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 545 | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 545 | M |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
