2009 BMW 525 vs. 2009 Infiniti QX56
To start off, both 2009 BMW 525 and 2009 Infiniti QX56 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2009 Infiniti QX56.
Because 2009 Infiniti QX56 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti QX56 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, 2009 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 525 | 2009 Infiniti QX56 | |
Make | BMW | Infiniti |
Model | 525 | QX56 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5495 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |