2010 Infiniti G37 vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, 2010 Infiniti G37 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. 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, 2010 Infiniti G37 (367 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Infiniti G37 | 2009 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Infiniti | BMW |
| Model | G37 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3696 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1719 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 63 L |
