2007 Infiniti M vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 4 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 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 2011 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325.
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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Infiniti M | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Infiniti | BMW |
| Model | M | 325 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 63 L |
