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 Head to Head: 2006 BMW 330i vs. 2007 Infiniti G35s
| | 2006 BMW 330i Sport | 2007 Infiniti G35S | | Powertrain/Chassis | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, RWD | Front engine, RWD | | Engine type | I-6, alum & magnesium block/alum head | 60° V-6, alum block/heads | | Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | | Displacement | 182.8 cu in/2996cc | 213.5 cu in/3498cc | | Compression ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.6:1 | | Power (SAE net) | 255 hp @ 6600 rpm | 306 hp @ 6800 rpm | | Torque (SAE net) | 220 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm | 268 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | | Redline | 7000 rpm | 7500 rpm | | Weight to power | 13.6 lb/hp | 11.8 lb/hp | | Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | | Axle/final-drive ratios | 3.15:1/2.68:1 | 3.69:1/2.93:1 | | Suspension, front; rear | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar | Control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll | | Steering ratio | 16.0:1 | 16.4:1 | | Turns lock-to-lock | 3.0 | 3.0 | | Brakes, f;r | 13.0-in vented disc;13.2-in vented disc, ABS | 13.0-in vented disc;13.0-in vented disc, ABS | | Wheels, f;r | 18 x 8.0; 18 x 8.5, cast alum | 18 x 7.5; 18 x 8.5, cast alum | | Tires, f;r | 225/40R18 88W; 255/35R18 90W Bridgestone Potenza RE050A | 225/50R18 95W; 245/45R18 96W Bridgestone Potenza RE050A | Dimensions | Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 112.2 in | | Track, f/r | 59.1/59.6 in | 59.8/59.8 in | | Length x width x height | 178.2 x 71.5 x 55.9 in | 187.0 x 69.8 x 57.2 in | | Turning circle | 36.1 ft | 35.4 ft | | Curb weight | 3471 lb | 3604 lb | | Weight dist, f/r | 50/50% | 53/47% | | Seating capacity | 5 | 5 | | Headroom, f/r | 37.4/37.1 in | 39.1/37.2 in | | Legroom, f/r | 41.5/34.6 in | 43.9/34.7 in | | Shoulder room, f/r | 55.4/55.1 in | 55.6/55.2 in | | Cargo volume | 12.0 cu ft | 13.5 cu ft | Test Data Acceleration to mph | 0-30 | 2.0 sec | 1.9 sec | | 0-40 | 3.4 | 3.1 | | 0-50 | 4.7 | 4.0 | | 0-60 | 6.2 | 5.4 | | 0-70 | 8.5 | 7.2 | | 0-80 | 10.6 | 9.0 | | 0-90 | 13.5 | 11.1 | | 0-100 | 16.8 | 13.9 | | Passing, 45-65 Mph | 3.2 | 2.8 | | Quarter Mile | 14.7 sec @ 94.5 mph | 14.0 sec @ 100.4 mph | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 115 ft | 112 ft | | 600-ft slalom | 65.1 mph avg | 64.0 mph avg | | Lateral acceleration | 0.90 g avg | 0.90 g avg | | MT figure eight | 26.1 sec @ 0.67 g avg | 26.1 sec @ 0.69 g avg | | Top-gear revs @ 60 mph | 2200 rpm | 2300 rpm | Consumer Info | Base price | $37,295 | $33,000 (est) | | Price as tested | $45,165 | $36,000 (est) | | Stability/traction control | Yes/yes | Yes/yes | | Airbags | Dual front, front side, f/r curtain | Dual front, front side,f/r curtain | | Basic warranty | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | 4 yrs/60,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | 6 yrs/70,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | 4 yrs/60,000 miles | | Fuel capacity | 15.9 gal | 20.0 gal | | EPA city/hwy econ | 20/30 mpg | 19/27 mpg | | MT fuel economy | 20.2 mpg | 19.7 mpg | | Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded | Premium unleaded | | | | |
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