2012 Infiniti M vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, both 2012 Infiniti M and 2012 BMW 118 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 577 kg more than 2012 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Infiniti M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Infiniti M | 2012 BMW 118 | |
Make | Infiniti | BMW |
Model | M | 118 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5600 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1917 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4945 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1514 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2901 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 51 L |