2009 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2010 BMW 320
To start off, 2010 BMW 320 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Infiniti QX56. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Infiniti QX56 would be higher. 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 138 more horse power than 2010 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 320.
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 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 320. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 320. 2009 Infiniti QX56 has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Infiniti QX56 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Infiniti QX56 | 2010 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Infiniti | BMW |
| Model | QX56 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 533 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 57 L |
