2008 BMW 3-Series vs 2008 INFINITI G

2008 BMW 3-Series

2008 INFINITI G

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2-Door Conv 328i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
3 Series 2-Door Conv 328i	18	28	$40,020	$43,500
3 Series 2-Door Conv 328i SULEV	18	28	$40,020	$43,500
3 Series 2-Door Conv 335i	19	28	$45,540	$49,500
3 Series 2-Door Conv M3	14	19	$59,755	$64,950
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 328i RWD	18	28	$32,750	$35,600
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 328i RWD SULEV	18	28	$32,750	$35,600
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 328xi AWD	19	28	$34,410	$37,400
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 328xi AWD SULEV	19	28	$34,410	$37,400
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 335i RWD	19	29	$37,905	$41,200
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 335xi AWD	19	29	$39,560	$43,000
3 Series 2-Door Coupe M3	14	20	$51,980	$56,500
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD	18	28	$30,085	$32,700
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD SULEV	18	28	$30,085	$32,700
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD SULEV South Africa	18	28	$30,085	$32,700
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD South Africa	18	28	$30,085	$32,700
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328xi AWD	19	28	$31,830	$34,600
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328xi AWD SULEV	19	28	$31,830	$34,600
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i RWD	19	29	$36,155	$39,300
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i RWD South Africa	19	29	$36,155	$39,300
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335xi AWD	19	25	$37,905	$41,200
3 Series 4-Door Sedan M3	14	20	$49,495	$53,800
3 Series 4-Door Sports Wgn 328i RWD	20	30	$31,740	$34,500
3 Series 4-Door Sports Wgn 328xi AWD	19	28	$33,490	$36,400

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4-Door Base RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
G35 Sedan 4-Door Base RWD	17	24	$29,663	$32,250
G35 Sedan 4-Door Journey RWD	17	24	$30,076	$32,700
G35 Sedan 4-Door Sport RWD	17	25	$30,396	$33,050
G35 Sedan 4-Door x AWD	17	23	$31,954	$34,750
G37 Coupe 2-Door Base	18	24	$32,093	$34,900
G37 Coupe 2-Door Journey	18	24	$32,780	$35,650
G37 Coupe 2-Door Sport	17	26	$33,284	$36,200

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Invoice Price

$40,020

$29,663

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$43,500

$32,250

Monthly Payment Estimate

$725 / month

$538 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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8.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2008 BMW M3 redefines the performance envelope for BMW's 3-Series range--but at a significant weight and price penalty. You might be going too fast to notice, though.

The Infiniti G37 Coupe is the best-selling coupe in the segment for a number of good reasons: it’s incredibly fast and handles well, and it’s good-looking in a well-heeled way.

TCC Likes

Stunning V-8 power
Precise manual transmission
Supercar levels of traction

Smooth coupe style
Lots of smooth power
Comfortable interior

TCC Dislikes

Techno overload with adjustable steering and suspension
Hefty, hefty, hefty curb weight
Cool interior -- maybe a little too cool

Can't turn off stability control
Feel of electric power steering

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Sub-Compact

Midsize

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

31.9

34.7

Front Head Room (in)

38.0

40.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

84.2

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

53.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

55.6

Second Head Room (in)

36.5

37.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.3

55.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.8

43.9

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

55.1

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.2

69.8

Track Width, Front (in)

59.1

59.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.30

Length, Overall (in)

180.6

187.0

Height, Overall (in)

54.5

57.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.6

60.2

Wheelbase (in)

108.7

112.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

9.0

13.5

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3 x - TBD -

12.6 x 1.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x - TBD -

12.1 x 0.6

Brake Type

Pwr-Assisted

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.1

20.0

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.0

16.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.1

35.4

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.0

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/45R17

P225/55VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45R17

P225/55VR17

Spare Tire Size

T145/80D17

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3792

3497

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

17 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

17 X 17.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

9.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

150

Engine

Displacement

3.0L/183

3.5L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

230 @ 6500

306 @ 6800

Engine Type

Gas I6

Gas V6

Fuel System

MPI

SMPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

200 @ 2750

268 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.84

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Rear-Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.94

2.76

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.46

2.35

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.38

3.69

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.23

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.32

3.84

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.66

1.53

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 3 Series

Infiniti G35 Sedan

Body Style

2 Door Convertible

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

5-Link

Independant

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Double Pivot

Independant

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Invoice Price

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TCC Rating

TCC’s Bottom Line

TCC Likes

TCC Dislikes

Fuel Economy

City

Highway

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Track Width, Front (in)

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Length, Overall (in)

Height, Overall (in)

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Steering Type

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Tires

Rear Tire Size

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Rear Wheel Size (in)

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)