Compare BMW 3 Series E46 Sedan vs Infiniti G35 Sedan

Variants
316i
318i
318i AT
320d
320i
320i AT
323i
323i AT
328i
328i AT
330d
330i
330i AT
330xd
330xi
330xi AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
475 L / 16.8 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
75.0 L / 19.8 gal
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
215/55 R17

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1470 mm / 57.9 in
Size | Length
4471 mm / 176.0 in
4730 mm / 186.2 in
Size | Width
1739 mm / 68.5 in
1750 mm / 68.9 in
Track Width | Front
1514.0 mm / 59.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1506.0 mm / 59.3 in
Weight
1510.0 kg / 3329.0 lbs
Wheelbase
2725 mm / 107.3 in
2850 mm / 112.2 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
6.2 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.9 sec
Fuel Economy
12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
233.0 km/h / 144.8 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine | Bore
95.5 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.3:1
Engine | Displacement
3.5 L / 213.5 cu-in / 3498.0 cc
Engine | Power
260.0 hp / 193.9 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
74.3 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
81.4 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Torque
352 Nm / 259.6 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Production

Availability
2002 ~ 2007

Reviews

Neofiliac score
52%
51%
Pros
  • Interesting M54 and M57 engine options
  • Easy to DIY
  • Simple and classy exterior design
  • Responsive and reliable VQ35DE engine
  • Manual transmission was available
  • Rather reliable
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Functional interior
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Questionable styling
  • Getting into AWD nonsense

Price

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