2012 BMW 120 vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti M (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2012 BMW 120. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 120.
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 M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 120. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 120 | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 120 | M |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1411 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 67 L |
