Car comparison

Infiniti Q50 · Facelift 2017 3.5vsBMW 7 Series (G11) 740d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Infiniti Q50 · Facelift 2017

3.5

306 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSedan2017-present
VS

BMW 7 Series (G11)

740d

320 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d

  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    680 Nm
    502 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,472 km
    914 mi
  • Largest trunk
    515 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelInfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5BMW7 Series (G11)740d
Power
306hp228kW
320hp239kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
680Nm502lb-ft
Curb weight
1,787kg3,940lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Gross weight-
2,530kg5,578lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
53.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
366Nm/t245lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,129km702mi
Calculated
1,472km914mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,810mm189in
5,098mm201in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,478mm58in
Wheelbase
2,850mm112in
3,070mm121in
Front track-
1,617mm64in
Rear track-
1,646mm65in
Ground clearance-
135mm5in
Trunk volume
400L
515L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
78L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
139g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 3.5BMW 7 Series (G11) 740dPowerTorque
  • Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 3.5: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.56,800 rpm5,000 rpm7,050 rpm
BMW7 Series (G11)740d4,000 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricInfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5BMW7 Series (G11)740d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
15.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
306 hp
228 kW
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
320 hp
239 kW

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d has 14 hp more than Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 3.5.

The biggest power difference is between Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 3.5 and BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
680 Nm
502 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
1,787 kg
3,940 lb
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
1,860 kg
4,101 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.55.1 s
BMW7 Series (G11)740d5.2 s

Although BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d has more power, Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 3.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 3.5 and BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d and Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 3.5: 0.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
1,129 km
702 mi
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
1,472 km
914 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
306 hp
228 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
320 hp
239 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,098 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.1 s
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
InfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleInfinitiQ50Facelift 20173.5BMW7 Series (G11)740d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,787 kg
3,940 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,098 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Range score
1,129 km
702 mi
1,472 km
914 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleInfiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 3.5BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 3.5

  • Is 73 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 330 Nm more
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 343 km (213 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 115 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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