2011 BMW X3 vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, both 2011 BMW X3 and 2011 Infiniti M were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti M (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 BMW X3. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X3 weights approximately 72 kg more than 2011 Infiniti M.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 X3 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW X3 | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | X3 | M |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1843 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4648 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1661 mm | 1514 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 76 L |
