The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti M 30d Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 52,300
€ 48,900
€ 52,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 520i.
Infiniti M 30d
BMW 520i
59.1
72.6
80.5
58.2
73.5
83.7
72.6 in
Width
73.5 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
59.1 in
Height
58.2 in
114.2
194.7
117.1
194.3
194.7 in
Length
194.3 in
114.2 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Infiniti M 30d
BMW 520i
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5280 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.01 %
General
Infiniti M 30d
BMW 520i
Y51
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Infiniti M 30d
BMW 520i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
Engine Code
B48-B20
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 5000 rpm
Infiniti M 30d
235 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Infiniti M 30d
406 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Infiniti M 30d
BMW 520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Infiniti M 30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
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17.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
Infiniti M 30d
17.31 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti M 30d
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Infiniti M 30d
31 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520i
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
663 mi
Range
782 mi
Infiniti M 30d
663 mi
782 mi
BMW 520i
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).
102.4 kWh
Infiniti M 30d
154.3 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti M 30d
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
