2007 BMW Z4 vs. 2007 Infiniti M
To start off, both 2007 BMW Z4 and 2007 Infiniti M were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti M (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 BMW Z4. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW Z4.
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 Infiniti M (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Z4. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Z4. 2007 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Z4 | 2007 Infiniti M | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | Z4 | M |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |
