2010 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2004 BMW 320
To start off, 2010 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 320 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 908 kg more than 2004 BMW 320. 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, 2010 Infiniti QX56 (532 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Infiniti QX56 | 2004 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Infiniti | BMW |
| Model | QX56 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 532 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2588 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5255 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1976 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 63 L |
