2011 Infiniti EX vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Infiniti EX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Infiniti EX would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti EX (297 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti EX weights approximately 171 kg more than 2012 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, 2011 Infiniti EX (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Infiniti EX | 2012 BMW 118 | |
Make | Infiniti | BMW |
Model | EX | 118 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1803 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1572 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 51 L |