2007 Infiniti FX vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Infiniti FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Infiniti FX would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2007 Infiniti FX. (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Infiniti FX.
Because 2011 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Infiniti FX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 BMW X5 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Infiniti FX. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Infiniti FX | 2011 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Infiniti | BMW |
| Model | FX | X5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
