2008 BMW 318 vs. 2008 Infiniti QX56
To start off, both 2008 BMW 318 and 2008 Infiniti QX56 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 Infiniti QX56.
Because 2008 Infiniti QX56 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 318. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti QX56 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, 2008 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 318 | 2008 Infiniti QX56 | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 318 | QX56 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |
