2013 Infiniti G37 Coupe vs. Its Competition
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Right up against the BMW 3-Series is where Infiniti wants to be with its G37 Coupe; and for the most part, this model measures up, providing a sharp, athletic driving experience, as well as a design and overall feel that simultaneously channel true sports cars and more plush luxury coupes.
The G37's a strong competitor to BMW's 3-Series coupe, even if the G37's IPL edition isn't in the same league as the multifarious M3.
Both get more heat from Mercedes, now that the C-Class comes in two-door form--even as an AMG.
The pretty Audi A5 comes up a little empty-headed when it comes to performance, but its high-performance S5 variant is a fast, mature touring car.
Lexus' IS sedans and convertibles are also worth a look, though they feel small and tight, and with the smaller V-6, underpowered.
The Nissan 370Z is another alternative that only the die-hard enthusiast crowd might consider alongside the G37; it's not as refined or as luxurious as the G37 Coupe, but it's a brilliant performer.
Just beware that engine and road noise are omnipresent—to a much greater degree than in the G37.
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The 2013 Infiniti G37 Coupe is a sexy, lavishly equipped luxury car that isn't quite up with its German targets for refinement, but enthusiasts may prefer its sharper performance. | A pretty, talented family of coupes and convertibles, the A5 lineup ranges from the black-sheep CVT Cabrio to the unabashedly awesome RS5. | The 2013 BMW 3-Series is safe, fuel-efficient, and well-connected, yet it delivers the class-leading performance and handling that enthusiasts have come to expect. | The 2013 Lexus IS 250 and IS 350 look like exciting sport sedans--especially in F Sport guise--though they're not as fun to drive or even as fuel-efficient as other small sport sedans. | For those who are image-conscious yet value-conscious, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C Class sedans and coupes make a lot of sense. | While the performance-per-dollar value of the 2013 Nissan 370Z remains largely intact, enabling it to play with more expensive sports cars for less money, rising prices narrow that advantage. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $40,400 | $37,850 | $32,550 | $40,320 | $35,350 | $33,120 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Gas V6 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Gas V6 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Gas V6 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| Subcompact | Subcompact Cars | Compact Cars | Sub-Compact | Compact | Two-Seater |
| Style Name | |||||
| 2-Door Journey RWD | 2-Door Coupe Man quattro 2.0T Premium | 4-Door Sedan 320i RWD | 4-Door Sedan RWD | 4-Door Sedan C250 Sport RWD | 2-Door Coupe Manual |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| 2 Door Coupe | Coupe | Sedan | Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 2 Door Coupe |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Manual | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic | Manual w/OD |
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