The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Infiniti Q70 3.0d Automatic (14 - 14)
€ 41,900

€ 54,000

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 523i is 4.1 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Infiniti Q70 3.0d.
BMW 523i
Infiniti Q70 3.0d
57.8
72.7
80.2
59.1
72.6
80.5
72.7 in
Width
72.6 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
57.8 in
Height
59.1 in
113.7
190.6
114.2
194.7
190.6 in
Length
194.7 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Infiniti Q70 3.0d
3527 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5280 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
13.28 %

General
BMW 523i
Infiniti Q70 3.0d
E60
Generation
Y51
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Infiniti Q70 3.0d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
235 hp
Infiniti Q70 3.0d
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Infiniti Q70 3.0d
Performance
BMW 523i
Infiniti Q70 3.0d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Infiniti Q70 3.0d
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18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.31 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.86 lb/hp
17.31 lb/hp
Infiniti Q70 3.0d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Infiniti Q70 3.0d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
31 mpg
Infiniti Q70 3.0d
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
565 mi
Range
663 mi
BMW 523i
565 mi
663 mi
Infiniti Q70 3.0d
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 523i
145.8 kWh
154.3 kWh
Infiniti Q70 3.0d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Infiniti Q70 3.0d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data