2007 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2012 BMW 123
To start off, 2012 BMW 123 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Infiniti QX56. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Infiniti QX56 would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2012 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 123.
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 QX56 (533 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 123. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 123.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Infiniti QX56 | 2012 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Infiniti | BMW |
| Model | QX56 | 123 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 533 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 51 L |
