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2012 INFINITI G vs. Its Competition

2012 Infiniti G37 Coupe
Martin Padgett Martin Padgett Editorial Director

The Infiniti G37 Coupe has made one of those rare ascents, taking on BMW on its own turf and mostly meeting those lofty performance targets.

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 this year from Mercedes, now that the C-Class comes in two-door form--even as an AMG.

Audi's A5 is pretty, but a little empty-headed when it comes to performance, and Lexus' IS sedans and convertibles are worth a look, though they feel small and tight, and with the smaller V-6, underpowered.

Finally, there's a stalking horse from within: the Nissan 370Z isn't as refined or as luxurious as the G37 Coupe, but it's a brilliant performer, even though its omnipresent engine noise makes us want earplugs as standard equipment.

2012 Infiniti G37 Coupe2012 INFINITI G
Browse Used Listings		2012 Audi A5 2-door Coupe Auto quattro 2.0T Premium Plus Angular Front Exterior View2012 Audi A5
Browse Used Listings		2012 BMW M3 2-door Coupe Angular Front Exterior View2012 BMW 3-Series
Browse Used Listings		2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class
Browse Used Listings		2012 Nissan 370Z coupe2012 Nissan 370Z
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Quick Specs
7.6
A sexy, lavishly equipped luxury car, the 2012 Infiniti G37 Coupe has much of the vaunted performance feel of its primary German target.
8.4
Both the Audi A5 Coupe and its Cabriolet convertible sibling are striking designs that offer comfortable, easy-to-drive capacity for two people--and four in a pinch
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Despite the weight gain, the BMW M3's still one of the most stunning performance vehicles we've driven.
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With a new base four-cylinder engine, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class makes even more sense for value-conscious (yet image-conscious) luxury shoppers.
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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.
MSRP From    
$33,100$37,100$34,900$34,800$32,280
Gas Mileage    
16 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy14 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy13 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy15 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy18 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy
Engine    
Gas V6Turbocharged Gas I4Turbocharged Gas I4Turbocharged Gas I4Gas V6
EPA Class    
MidsizeSubcompact CarsCompact CarsCompactTwo-Seater
Style Name    
4-Door Base RWD2-Door Coupe Manual quattro 2.0T Prestige4-Door Sedan 328i RWD4-Door Sedan C 250 Sport RWD2-Door Coupe Manual
Drivetrain    
Rear-Wheel DriveAll Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity    
54552
Passenger Doors    
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style    
4 Door SedanCoupeSedan4 Door Sedan2 Door Coupe
Transmission    
Automatic w/ODManualManualAutomaticManual w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
 2012 INFINITI G vs. 2012 Audi A52012 INFINITI G vs. 2012 BMW 3-Series2012 INFINITI G vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class2012 INFINITI G vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z