2008 BMW M6 vs. 2012 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G37 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW M6 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti G37. (330 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti G37. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M6 weights approximately 137 kg more than 2012 Infiniti G37. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M6 | 2012 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | M6 | G37 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
