2007 Infiniti M vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 5 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 4 more horse power than 2012 BMW 530. (271 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 530.
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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Infiniti M | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Infiniti | BMW |
| Model | M | 530 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
