Compare Audi A8 D2 vs Infiniti G35 Sedan vs Infiniti Q45 Y3

Variants
2.5 TDI
2.5 TDI AT
2.5 TDI quattro AT
2.8 174PS
2.8 174PS AT
2.8 174PS quattro
2.8 174PS quattro AT
2.8 193PS
2.8 193PS AT
2.8 193PS quattro
2.8 193PS quattro AT
3.7 AT
3.7 quattro AT
4.2 quattro AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
525 L / 18.5 cu-ft
475 L / 16.8 cu-ft
420 L / 14.8 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
75.0 L / 19.8 gal
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
595 kg / 1312 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
215/55 R17
215/65 R16

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1440 mm / 56.7 in
1470 mm / 57.9 in
1440 mm / 56.7 in
Size | Length
5034 mm / 198.2 in
4730 mm / 186.2 in
5070 mm / 199.6 in
Size | Width
1880 mm / 74.0 in | 1973 mm / 77.7 in (mirror unfolded)
1750 mm / 68.9 in
1820 mm / 71.7 in
Track Width | Front
1514.0 mm / 59.6 in
1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1506.0 mm / 59.3 in
1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
Weight
1510.0 kg / 3329.0 lbs
1760.0 kg / 3880.1 lbs
Wheelbase
2850 mm / 112.2 in
2830 mm / 111.4 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
6.2 sec
7.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.9 sec
7.5 sec
Fuel Economy
12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (highway)
13.8 L/100km / 17.0 MPG (urban) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
233.0 km/h / 144.8 mph
232.0 km/h / 144.2 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine | Bore
95.5 mm / 3.8 in
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.3:1
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
3.5 L / 213.5 cu-in / 3498.0 cc
4.1 L / 252.0 cu-in / 4130.0 cc
Engine | Power
260.0 hp / 193.9 kW @ 6000 rpm
269.0 hp / 200.6 kW @ 5600 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
74.3 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
65.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
81.4 mm / 3.2 in
76.0 mm / 3.0 in
Engine | Torque
352 Nm / 259.6 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
378 Nm / 278.8 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
4-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Automatic

Production

Availability
2002 ~ 2007
1996 ~ 2001

Reviews

Neofiliac score
72%
51%
58%
Pros
  • Superb suspension setup
  • Rather good NA engine lineup
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Great exterior styling
  • Responsive and reliable VQ35DE engine
  • Manual transmission was available
  • Rather reliable
  • Good levels of appointments
  • Elegant design
Cons
  • Weak automatic transmissions
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Questionable styling
  • Getting into AWD nonsense
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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