2009 BMW 120 vs. 2007 Infiniti M
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 2 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti M (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120.
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 M (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2007 Infiniti M | |
Make | BMW | Infiniti |
Model | 120 | M |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 76 L |