2011 Infiniti M vs. 2010 Infiniti QX56
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Infiniti QX56. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Infiniti QX56 would be higher. Both 2011 Infiniti M and 2010 Infiniti QX56 are equipped with a 5,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2010 Infiniti QX56. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2010 Infiniti QX56. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 672 kg more than 2011 Infiniti M.
Because 2011 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Infiniti QX56. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M will offer significantly more control. 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 M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Infiniti QX56. (532 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Infiniti QX56.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Infiniti M | 2010 Infiniti QX56 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Infiniti |
| Model | M | QX56 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 532 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1916 kg | 2588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4945 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1514 mm | 1976 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2901 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 106 L |
