The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti M 37 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 50,700
€ 66,800
€ 50,700
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 37 is 0.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 540d.
Infiniti M 37
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 37
BMW 540d
3781 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.3 %
General
Infiniti M 37
BMW 540d
Y51
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Infiniti M 37
BMW 540d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.7 L / 181 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Infiniti M 37
316 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
266 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Infiniti M 37
266 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d
Performance
Infiniti M 37
BMW 540d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Infiniti M 37
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
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11.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Infiniti M 37
11.97 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti M 37
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Infiniti M 37
23 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
16 mpg
city
35 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
487 mi
Range
733 mi
Infiniti M 37
487 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
Environmental Impact
193.3 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 37
193.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti M 37
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
