2008 BMW M5 vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW M5 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti M. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2011 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, 2011 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW M5. (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M5 | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | M5 | M |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
