Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | Infiniti M | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 225 kW@6800 350 Nm@5000 |
turbocharged 3.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 250 kW@5800 407 Nm@1300 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,901 mm | 2,969 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,945 mm | 4,912 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,844 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,501 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,873 kg | 1,980 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 70 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,029 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,118 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 973 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,440 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 897 mm | 22 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 422 L | 521 L | -99 L |
2012 Infiniti M Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 420-horsepower 5.6L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable up front. see full Infiniti M review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 330-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The footwells are very narrow for a car of this size. This is a side-effect of it being RWD. The "dead" pedal seems to be in the wrong spot, at least for me; it's too far to the right. On the plus side the air conditioned seats are great. It is possible to drive around in 90 degree weather wearing shorts, with the windows down, and feel comfortable. see full Infiniti M review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 330-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very envelopped and comfortable seat, have better padding, and seating posture is better than most of the luxry cars I tried. see full Infiniti M review |
2012 Infiniti M Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 330-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The fronts seats need more bolstering. The BMW 5 series has much, much better seats. If I could change one thing about the car, it would be the seats. Anyone considering this car should sit in the seat at least 30 minutes before making a purchase decision. see full Infiniti M review |
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