The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti M 30d Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13)
€ 52,300

€ 41,700

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

Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.14 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

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

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

Infiniti M 30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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17.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
Infiniti M 30d
17.31 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti M 30d
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Infiniti M 30d
31 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
23 mpg
city
42 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
663 mi
Range
967 mi
Infiniti M 30d
663 mi
967 mi
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
92.5 kWh
Infiniti M 30d
154.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti M 30d
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data