2007 Infiniti M vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Infiniti M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Infiniti M would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Infiniti M. (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Infiniti M.
Because 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Infiniti M. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 BMW X5 (474 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Infiniti M. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Infiniti M | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Infiniti | BMW |
| Model | M | X5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 85 L |
