2009 BMW M6 vs. 2005 Infiniti M
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Infiniti M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Infiniti M would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti M. (277 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 455 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
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 M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti M. 2005 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 2005 Infiniti M | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | M6 | M |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| 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 | 1280 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
