Infiniti FX 2003 vs BMW X5 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Infiniti FX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW X5) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 280 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 366 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Infiniti FX is more dynamic to drive. Infiniti FX engine produces 45 HP more power than BMW X5, but torque is 154 NM less than BMW X5. Thanks to more power Infiniti FX reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 8.1 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Infiniti FX consumes 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Infiniti FX could require 600 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Murano | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW X5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW X5 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW X5 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.77 m | |
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Infiniti FX is smaller. Infiniti FX is 5 cm shorter than the BMW X5, width is practically the same , while the height of Infiniti FX is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 776 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1826 litres | 1750 litres | |
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Infiniti FX has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Infiniti FX has 156 litres more trunk space than the BMW X5. The BMW X5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Infiniti FX (by 76 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Infiniti FX is 1.2 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Infiniti FX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`340 | 2`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 8400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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