2011 BMW 118 vs. 2013 Infiniti IPL
To start off, 2013 Infiniti IPL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 118 would be higher. At 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti IPL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti IPL (343 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti IPL should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti IPL weights approximately 218 kg more than 2011 BMW 118. 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, 2013 Infiniti IPL (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti IPL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 118 | 2013 Infiniti IPL | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 118 | IPL |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 343 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1713 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1823 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1411 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
