2011 Infiniti M vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 2 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti M. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti M.
Because 2013 BMW 7 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Infiniti M. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti M. (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Infiniti M | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Infiniti | BMW |
| Model | M | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4945 mm | 5074 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1501 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2901 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 80 L |
