2011 Infiniti M vs. 2012 Audi A4
To start off, 2012 Audi A4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Infiniti M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Infiniti M would be higher. 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 119 more horse power than 2012 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti M weights approximately 203 kg more than 2012 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Infiniti M (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Infiniti M | 2012 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Audi |
| Model | M | A4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1843 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4945 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1514 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2901 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
