2008 BMW X5 vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti M. (330 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 281 kg more than 2008 BMW X5.
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 X5 (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X5 | 2012 Infiniti M | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | X5 | M |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1514 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 76 L |
