The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti M 30d Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 52,300
€ 41,900
€ 52,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Infiniti M 30d is 4.1 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW 523i.
Infiniti M 30d
BMW 523i
59.1
72.6
80.5
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.6 in
Width
72.7 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
59.1 in
Height
57.8 in
114.2
194.7
113.7
190.6
194.7 in
Length
190.6 in
114.2 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Infiniti M 30d
BMW 523i
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
5280 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
13.28 %
General
Infiniti M 30d
BMW 523i
Y51
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Infiniti M 30d
BMW 523i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
235 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Infiniti M 30d
235 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Infiniti M 30d
406 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Infiniti M 30d
BMW 523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Infiniti M 30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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17.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
Infiniti M 30d
17.31 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti M 30d
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Infiniti M 30d
31 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
663 mi
Range
565 mi
Infiniti M 30d
663 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
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).
145.8 kWh
Infiniti M 30d
154.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti M 30d
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
