Compare 2012 BMW 3-Series vs 2012 INFINITI G vs 2012 Nissan 370Z

2012 BMW 3-Series
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2012 INFINITI G
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2012 Nissan 370Z
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4-Door Sedan RWD 328i
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
4-Door Sedan RWD 328i 23 34 $32,110 $34,900
4-Door Sedan RWD South Africa 328i 23 34 $32,110 $34,900
4-Door Sedan RWD SULEV 328i 23 34 $32,110 $34,900
4-Door Sports Wagon RWD 328i 17 26 $34,500 $37,500
2-Door Coupe RWD 328i 18 28 $35,605 $38,700
2-Door Coupe RWD SULEV 328i 18 28 $35,605 $38,700
4-Door Sports Wagon AWD 328i xDrive 17 25 $36,340 $39,500
2-Door Coupe AWD 328i xDrive 17 25 $37,170 $40,400
2-Door Coupe AWD SULEV 328i xDrive 17 25 $37,170 $40,400
4-Door Sedan RWD 335i 20 30 $39,010 $42,400
4-Door Sedan RWD South Africa 335i 20 30 $39,010 $42,400
2-Door Coupe RWD 335i 19 28 $41,490 $45,100
2-Door Coupe AWD 335i xDrive 19 26 $43,055 $46,800
2-Door Convertible 328i 18 28 $43,790 $47,600
2-Door Convertible SULEV 328i 18 28 $43,790 $47,600
2-Door Coupe RWD 335is 18 26 $47,930 $52,100
2-Door Convertible 335i 19 28 $49,495 $53,800
2-Door Coupe 14 20 $55,290 $60,100
2-Door Convertible 335is 18 26 $55,935 $60,800
2-Door Convertible 13 20 $63,250 $68,750
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4-Door RWD Base
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
4-Door RWD Base 20 29 $30,676 $33,100
4-Door RWD Journey 20 29 $31,970 $34,500
4-Door AWD x 19 27 $33,447 $36,100
2-Door RWD Base 19 27 $35,017 $37,800
2-Door RWD Journey 19 27 $36,358 $39,250
4-Door RWD Sport Appearance Edition 19 27 $37,282 $40,250
2-Door AWD x 18 25 $37,882 $40,900
4-Door RWD Sport 6MT 17 25 $38,436 $41,500
4-Door AWD x Sport Appearance Edition 18 25 $38,759 $41,850
2-Door RWD Sport 6MT 17 25 $40,930 $44,200
4-Door RWD Limited Edition 19 27 $42,085 $45,450
4-Door AWD x Limited Edition 18 25 $42,639 $46,050
2-Door Base 17 25 $43,194 $46,650
2-Door RWD IPL 6MT N/A N/A $46,102 $49,800
2-Door Sport 6MT 16 24 $47,489 $51,300
2-Door RWD IPL N/A N/A $47,859 $51,700
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2-Door Coupe Manual
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
2-Door Coupe Manual 18 26 $30,241 $32,280
2-Door Coupe Automatic 19 26 $31,457 $33,580
2-Door Coupe Manual Touring 18 26 $34,250 $36,980
2-Door Coupe Automatic Touring 19 26 $35,452 $38,280
2-Door Roadster Automatic 18 25 $37,506 $40,500
2-Door Coupe Manual NISMO 18 26 $38,916 $41,660
2-Door Roadster Manual Touring 18 25 $40,002 $43,200
2-Door Roadster Automatic Touring 18 25 $41,205 $44,500
Pricing
Invoice Price
$32,110
$30,676
$30,241
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$34,900
$33,100
$32,280
Monthly Payment Estimate
$582 / month
$552 / month
$538 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.4
7.6
8.2
TCC’s Bottom Line
Despite the weight gain, the BMW M3's still one of the most stunning performance vehicles we've driven. A sexy, lavishly equipped luxury car, the 2012 Infiniti G37 Coupe has much of the vaunted performance feel of its primary German target. Performance per dollar, the 2012 Nissan 370Z is a bargain, and it's quick enough in absolute terms to reach toward the domain of much more expensive sports cars.
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Fuel Economy
City
23 mpg 20 mpg 18 mpg
Highway
34 mpg 29 mpg 26 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Cars Midsize Two-Seater
Interior Dimensions
Second Head Room (in)
37.7 37.7 -
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.1 55.2 -
Front Leg Room (in)
42.0 43.9 42.9
Passenger Capacity
5 5 2
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD - 55.1 54.6
Second Leg Room (in)
35.1 34.7 -
Front Head Room (in)
40.3 40.5 38.2
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD - 53.7 -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.1 55.6 54.4
Passenger Volume (ft³)
- TBD - 99.0 51.6
Exterior Dimensions
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.5 5.1 4.84
Length, Overall (in)
182.5 187.9 167.2
Height, Overall (in)
56.3 57.2 51.8
Track Width, Rear (in)
60.3 60.2 62.8
Wheelbase (in)
110.6 112.2 100.4
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - 35.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.3 69.8 72.6
Track Width, Front (in)
60.3 59.8 61.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
17.0 13.5 6.9
Brakes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- TBD - 12.1 x 0.6 12.6 x 0.6
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- TBD - 12.6 x 1.1 12.6 x 1.1
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.8 20.0 19
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.1 16.4 13.5
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
- TBD - 35.4 32.8
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - 3.1 2.7
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD - 34.7
Tires
Front Tire Size
P225/50R17 P225/55VR17 225/50WR18
Spare Tire Size
NA T145/80D17 T145/80D17
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/50R17 P225/55VR17 245/45WR18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3406 3534 3245
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact 17 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 17 X 7.5 18 x 9.0
Front Wheel Material
Alloy Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA Aluminum Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 17 x 7.5 18 x 8.0
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - 8.8 9.1
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - 150 150
Engine
Displacement
2.0L/122 2.5L/152 3.7L/- TBD -
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
240 @ 5000 218 @ 6400 332 @ 7000
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4 Gas V6 Gas V6
Fuel System
Direct Injection SMPI Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
255 @ 1250 - 4800 187 @ 4800 270 @ 5200
Engine Order Code
NA VQ25HR VQ37VHR
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
23 20 18
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
27 23 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
34 29 26
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD - NA - TBD -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.31 1.98 1.62
Trans Type
6 7 6
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.81 1.00 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.35 3.86 3.45
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA - -
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.06 3.10 2.32
Trans Order Code
ZMT NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.91 3.36 3.69
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.37 1.27
Trans Description Cont.
Manual Automatic w/OD Manual w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.68 0.87 0.79
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.78 -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.68 4.78 3.79
Summary
Vehicle Name
BMW 3 Series INFINITI G25 Sedan Nissan 370Z
Body Style
Sedan 4 Door Sedan 2 Door Coupe
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
5-Link Independent Multi-Link Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA w/Stabilizer Bar Multi-Link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA - TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Double Wishbone Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA w/Stabilizer Bar Double Wishbone
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA - TBD - - TBD -
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
6 5 4
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.7 8.0 8.7
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating
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