2007 Infiniti FX vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 5 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, 2007 Infiniti FX (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116.
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 FX (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Infiniti FX | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Infiniti | BMW |
| Model | FX | 116 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 51 L |
