2008 BMW 730 vs. 2011 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2011 Infiniti G37 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2008 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 730 weights approximately 252 kg more than 2011 Infiniti G37.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 730 | 2011 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 730 | G37 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 76 L |
