2012 BMW 520 vs. 2013 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti EX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 BMW 520 would be higher. At 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti EX (321 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520.
Because 2013 Infiniti EX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 520. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti EX 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, 2012 BMW 520 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti EX. (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti EX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 520 | 2013 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 520 | EX |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4907 mm | 4631 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1462 mm | 1589 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2850 mm |
