2008 BMW 550 vs. 2007 Infiniti M
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 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 4,799 cc, 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2007 Infiniti M. (275 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2007 Infiniti M.
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, 2008 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Infiniti M. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 550 | 2007 Infiniti M | |
Make | BMW | Infiniti |
Model | 550 | M |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 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 | 4860 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |