The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Infiniti M 30d Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 44,300
€ 52,300
€ 44,300
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 523i is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Infiniti M 30d.
BMW 523i
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 523i
Infiniti M 30d
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5280 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.52 %
General
BMW 523i
Infiniti M 30d
F10
Generation
Y51
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Infiniti M 30d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 523i
201 hp
235 hp
Infiniti M 30d
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 523i
199 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Infiniti M 30d
Performance
BMW 523i
Infiniti M 30d
145 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 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Infiniti M 30d
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.31 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.92 lb/hp
17.31 lb/hp
Infiniti M 30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Infiniti M 30d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
31 mpg
Infiniti M 30d
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
572 mi
Range
663 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
663 mi
Infiniti M 30d
Environmental Impact
144 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
144 kWh
154.3 kWh
Infiniti M 30d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
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
