2011 Infiniti G37 vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Infiniti G37. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Infiniti G37 would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti G37. (348 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti G37. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 466 kg more than 2011 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti G37. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti G37. 2013 BMW 7 Series has automatic transmission and 2011 Infiniti G37 has manual transmission. 2011 Infiniti G37 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Infiniti G37 | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Infiniti | BMW |
Model | G37 | 7 Series |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 348 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4702 mm | 5074 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1824 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1394 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |