2012 Infiniti G37 vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, both 2012 Infiniti G37 and 2012 BMW 118 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti G37 (348 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 266 kg more than 2012 BMW 118. 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, 2012 Infiniti G37 (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Infiniti G37 | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Infiniti | BMW |
| Model | G37 | 118 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 348 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1420 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 51 L |
