BMW 3 Series Sedan (2005 – 2008) vs Infiniti M Sedan (2005 – 2010): specs compared
The Infiniti M Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 340 hp against 306 hp. The BMW 3 Series Sedan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 s against 6.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 238 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.8 L/100 km against 13.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,325 kg against 1,738 kg. At 4,521 mm, the BMW 3 Series Sedan is 1,620 mm longer than the Infiniti M Sedan.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Sedan
2005 – 2008
|
Infiniti
M Sedan
2005 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2008 | 2005 – 2010 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Variants | 39 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD · RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 122 – 306 hp | 280 – 334 hp |
| Torque | 180 – 580 Nm | 363 – 455 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.5 – 11.0 s | 6.2 – 7.1 s |
| Top speed | 206 – 250 km/h | 209 – 238 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.8 – 10.1 L/100 km | 13.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,521 mm | 2,901 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,509 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,901 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,325 – 1,655 kg | 1,738 – 1,875 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.