2007 BMW 650 vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 650 would be higher. At 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti M. (330 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 106 kg more than 2007 BMW 650.
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, 2007 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti M. 2012 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 650 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 650 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 650 | 2012 Infiniti M | |
Make | BMW | Infiniti |
Model | 650 | M |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4797 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1746 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2901 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |