The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Infiniti M 30d Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 47,500
€ 52,300
€ 47,500
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 slightly. The BMW 525i is 10.4 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 1.8 cm lower than the Infiniti M 30d.
BMW 525i
Infiniti M 30d
1482
1846
2036
1500
1845
2045
1846 mm
Width
1845 mm
2036 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2045 mm
1482 mm
Height
1500 mm
2888
4841
2900
4945
4841 mm
Length
4945 mm
2888 mm
Wheelbase
2900 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525i
Infiniti M 30d
1720 kg
Kerb Weight
1845 kg
2205 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2395 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
6.78 %
General
BMW 525i
Infiniti M 30d
E60
Generation
Y51
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i
Infiniti M 30d
Straight-six petrol 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
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
235 bhp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 525i
215 bhp
235 bhp
Infiniti M 30d
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 525i
270 NM
550 NM
Infiniti M 30d
Performance
BMW 525i
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
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Infiniti M 30d
▶ REPLAY
8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.85 kg/bhp
BMW 525i
8 kg/bhp
7.85 kg/bhp
Infiniti M 30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Infiniti M 30d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 525i
34 mpg
38 mpg
Infiniti M 30d
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
524 mi
Range
663 mi
BMW 525i
524 mi
663 mi
Infiniti M 30d
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 525i
157.2 kWh
154.3 kWh
Infiniti M 30d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
Infiniti M 30d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
450 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data














