2010 Infiniti G37 vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Infiniti G37. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Infiniti G37 would be higher. At 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti G37 (328 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2011 BMW 530. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 530.
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, 2011 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Infiniti G37. (365 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Infiniti G37 | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Infiniti | BMW |
| Model | G37 | 530 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3696 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
