2007 Infiniti FX vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Infiniti FX. (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Infiniti FX.
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 BMW Z4 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Infiniti FX. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW Z4 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 Z4 | |
| Make | Infiniti | BMW |
| Model | FX | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4242 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
