2009 BMW 530 vs. 2010 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2010 Infiniti G37 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 530 would be higher. At 3,695 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 800 kg more than 2009 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 2010 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 530 | G37 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 3695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
