2009 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Infiniti M
To start off, both 2009 BMW M3 and 2009 Infiniti M were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2009 Infiniti M. (303 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti M weights approximately 194 kg more than 2009 BMW M3.
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 M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti M. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti M. 2009 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 2009 Infiniti M | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | M3 | M |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
