BMW 2 series 2016 vs Infiniti FX 2012
| Body: | Cabrio | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 102 HP more power than Infiniti FX, but torque is 50 NM less than Infiniti FX. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 9.0 | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 2 series consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Infiniti FX, which means that by driving the BMW 2 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| Infiniti FX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Nissan Navara, Nissan Pathfinder | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 2 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.65 m | |
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BMW 2 series is smaller. BMW 2 series is 41 cm shorter than the Infiniti FX, 15 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 25 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 376 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | 1870 litres | |
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Infiniti FX has more luggage space. BMW 2 series has 96 litres less trunk space than the Infiniti FX. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Infiniti FX (by 1535 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 25 600 | 16 000 | |
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