The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti M 30d Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 52,300

€ 45,100

€ 52,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100
ⓘ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 525d.
Infiniti M 30d
BMW 525d
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 525d
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5280 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.49 %

General
Infiniti M 30d
BMW 525d
Y51
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Infiniti M 30d
BMW 525d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
235 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Infiniti M 30d
235 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Infiniti M 30d
406 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Infiniti M 30d
BMW 525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525d
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17.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.98 lb/hp
Infiniti M 30d
17.31 lb/hp
18.98 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti M 30d
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Infiniti M 30d
31 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 525d
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
663 mi
Range
669 mi
Infiniti M 30d
663 mi
669 mi
BMW 525d
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).
133.7 kWh
Infiniti M 30d
154.3 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti M 30d
BMW 525d
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