The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti M 30d Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 52,300
€ 66,800
€ 52,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800
ⓘ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 540d.
Infiniti M 30d
BMW 540d
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 540d
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5280 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.81 %
General
Infiniti M 30d
BMW 540d
Y51
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Infiniti M 30d
BMW 540d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
235 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Infiniti M 30d
235 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Infiniti M 30d
406 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d
Performance
Infiniti M 30d
BMW 540d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Infiniti M 30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
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17.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Infiniti M 30d
17.31 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti M 30d
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Infiniti M 30d
31 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
663 mi
Range
733 mi
Infiniti M 30d
663 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
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).
115.2 kWh
Infiniti M 30d
154.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti M 30d
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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