2008 BMW 650 vs. 2008 Infiniti M
To start off, both 2008 BMW 650 and 2008 Infiniti M were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Infiniti M. (325 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2008 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Infiniti M weights approximately 197 kg more than 2008 BMW 650.
Because 2008 Infiniti M is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 650. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti M 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 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Infiniti M. (456 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Infiniti M. 2008 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 650 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 650 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW 650 | 2008 Infiniti M | |
Make | BMW | Infiniti |
Model | 650 | M |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 456 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1837 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |