2008 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Infiniti QX56
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 1 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 92 more horse power than 2008 BMW 530. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2008 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 QX56 (533 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 530 | 2007 Infiniti QX56 | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 530 | QX56 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
