The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13) vs. Infiniti M 30d Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 41,700

€ 52,300

€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Infiniti M 30d.
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Infiniti M 30d
57.6
73.2
82.4
59.1
72.6
80.5
73.2 in
Width
72.6 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
57.6 in
Height
59.1 in
116.9
192.9
114.2
194.7
192.9 in
Length
194.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Infiniti M 30d
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5280 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.14 %

General
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Infiniti M 30d
F10
Generation
Y51
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Infiniti M 30d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
181 hp
235 hp
Infiniti M 30d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
280 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Infiniti M 30d
Performance
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Infiniti M 30d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Infiniti M 30d
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20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.31 lb/hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.65 lb/hp
17.31 lb/hp
Infiniti M 30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Infiniti M 30d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
52 mpg
31 mpg
Infiniti M 30d
42 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
967 mi
Range
663 mi
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
967 mi
663 mi
Infiniti M 30d
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
154.3 kWh
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
92.5 kWh
154.3 kWh
Infiniti M 30d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Infiniti M 30d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data