Hi,

Im thinking of buying one of these cars at the end of august. Im looking for power, handling, space, how expensive to repair, how often breaks down. whats more reliable.

I will be using the car to go to school and work everyday about 25km/day

Thanks

D34.... he said x5 4.4 v8 not 3.0 I6. the 4.4 has 315hp

if you are going to school, buy another car for half the price, and save the rest for tuition and books...........cars last only a couple of years, wheras an education lasts a lifetime.............good luck

2006 BMW X5 Performance

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2,979 cc 3 liters in-line 6 front engine with 84 mm bore, 89.6 mm stroke, 10.2 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
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Premium unleaded fuel 91
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Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 21 and EPA city (mpg): 15
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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24.6 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
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Power: 168 kW , 225 HP SAE @ 5,900 rpm; 214 ft lb , 290 Nm @ 3,500 rpm

2006 BMW X5 Handling

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Four-wheel ABS
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4.1:1 axle ratio
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Brake assist system
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Cornering brake control
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Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
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Electronic brake distribution
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Electronic traction control via ABS engine management
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Immobilizer
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Center limited slip differential
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Fullsize alloy rim internal spare wheel
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Stability control
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Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs

006 Infiniti FX45 Performance Features
-4,494 cc 4.5 liters V 8 front engine with 93 mm bore, 82.7 mm stroke, 10.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder VK45DE
-Premium unleaded fuel 91
-Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 19 and EPA city (mpg): 15
-Multi-point injection fuel system
-23.8 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
-Power: 239 kW , 320 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 335 ft lb , 454 Nm @ 4,000 rpm

2006 Infiniti FX45 Handling Driving Features
-Four-wheel ABS
-3.692:1 axle ratio
-Brake assist system
-Center differential lock
-Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
-Electronic brake distribution
-Electronic traction control via ABS engine management
-Immobilizer
-Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
-Stability control
-Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs

To put it all togehter, the Infinity will out muscle the BMW but the bmw will outhandle the infinity by a bit.
Roomwise the Infinity has more room overall.
And the infinity will last a lot longer and will be overall cheaper to maintain.