2008 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Infiniti M
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 1 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.
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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 2007 Infiniti M | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 525 | M |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 275 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
