The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti M 35h GT Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 55,500

€ 41,900

€ 55,500
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 35h is 4.1 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW 523i.
Infiniti M 35h
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 35h
BMW 523i
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.57 %

General
Infiniti M 35h
BMW 523i
Y51
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Infiniti M 35h
BMW 523i
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B25

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
359 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Infiniti M 35h
359 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
403 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Infiniti M 35h
403 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Infiniti M 35h
BMW 523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

Infiniti M 35h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i
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11.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
Infiniti M 35h
11.24 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti M 35h
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Infiniti M 35h
34 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
565 mi
Infiniti M 35h
630 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 35h
130.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti M 35h
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data