Head to Head: 2008 Infiniti G37 vs 2007 BMW 335i - MotorTrend Magazine
The BMW's motivation comes from a hot (in more ways than one) new twin-turbo six that spools up an even 300 horsepower and pound-feet. That's plenty to overcome the 3's performance deficit against the G in their last two encounters, but Infiniti has retaliated by stroking its venerable 3. 5-liter VQ V-6 to 3. 7 liters. This plus a sophisticated variable valve timing and lift system combine to give the G37 coupe a 10-percent advantage in horsepower with a similar disadvantage in torque, relative to the 335i. Our Infiniti also sports a clever 4-Wheel Active... Might that casting choice have allowed the dynamically scintillating BMW to upstage its otherwise better-performing, roomier, and less-expensive Japanese rival. All contrived plot devices aside, this is a very different comparison, if for no other reason than coupes are such different animals from sedans. Measured against their sedan stablemates, the BMW is 2. 4 inches longer and 1. 8 inches lower, and the Infiniti is 2. 8 inches wider and lower, and each offers less passenger and cargo space-clear concessions to form over. Source: www.motortrend.com
