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Visual Comparo of BMW F30 3 Series vs Infiniti Q50 Sedan

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The Infiniti Q50 sedan (formerly known as the G37) made its debut at the 2013 NAIAS this week. As in previous generations, the Q50 sedan is Infiniti's answer the latest 3 Series (F30).

Like the G37 that it replaces, the Q50 will be powered by a 3.7L V6 outputting 328hp / 269lb-ft (compared to the 328i at 240hp/255tq and 335i at 300hp / 300tq), powering the rear wheels (AWD optional) and paired with a 7 speed automatic transmission (paddle shifters optional). There is also a hybrid model coming.

The Infiniti Q50's four-wheel independent multilink suspension is made from aluminum components, with a single pivot double wishbone design in front and multi-link design with coil springs and Dual Flow Path shock absorbers in rear.

The Q50 will debut Direct Adaptive Steering technology which allows control of the tire angle as well steering inputs, transmitting driver inputs faster than a traditional mechanical steering rack. The system comes with four different modes that change not only steering effort, but also steering ratio.

Enough with the technical stuff, here's how the two compare aesthetically.

Also see: 2014 Lexus IS F-Sport Compared to BMW F30 3 Series M Sport

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[DJEngineer]

Meh....

[bimmerjph]

I don't care how much Jalopnik liked the non mechanical steering, I do not like the idea behind it. What if there is a glitch? I mean just think about how many glitches there are on your computers and phones compared to how many times your steering rack has failed on you. Hopefully BMW will not take this route.

As far as ascetics go it looks way too much like the G37, which is not a good thing IMO. The C-Pillar bugs the hell out of me. It looks like it was drawn in one-point-perspective.

[shivaswrath]

hmmmm...no.

[DiavelM3]

The Q50 almost looks like something you would see in the movie "Cars." A cartoon-ish front end compared to the 3er pissed off look.
The side profile (front end) of the Q is very, very similar to 3er too. Especially around the headlights
Eh, I'll pass

[GB72]

It's like trying to compare a golden nugget with a dog turd!

[Stronie]

Not a fan. Another W for BMW.

[Imola.ZHP]

Jesus the Asians are getting too crazy lately... First Lexus, now Infinity...

This is ugly all over (just like all the new Lexi), the interior looks like Buick or Cadillac, nothing like a Japanese Luxury automobile...

Someone should be fired...

PS: Thats one ugly Nissan Altima...

[albeee]

The 3 isn't particularly pretty, and the Q isn't particularly ugly. But it is very much a "now" design. I would lease the Infiniti, but I would buy the BMW.

[Alpine390]

I think the infiniti looks good
Makes the F30 look pretty boring...

[Vintage]

that is one fancy altima

[Snig]

Originally Posted by Alpine390

I think the infiniti looks good
Makes the F30 look pretty boring...

I hear they're having a sale on Lasik.

[r3dbimmer89]

Originally Posted by DiavelM3

The Q50 almost looks like something you would see in the movie "Cars." A cartoon-ish front end compared to the 3er pissed off look.
The side profile (front end) of the Q is very, very similar to 3er too. Especially around the headlights
Eh, I'll pass

It does have sort of cartoonish front end but overall I like it. Not as radical as the IS and not as classy as the 3er but it works for what it is. Although, that interior is meh..too close to the prior generation. I don't get how a steering set-up with no direct connection to the front wheels will remotely provide any type of feedback. Only time will tell when the reviews roll around.

The Japanese, American, and Germans are really showing their cultural differences now through their design language...

[UAM951]

Originally Posted by Vintage

that is one fancy altima

Just a upgraded altima

[checkmate]

First off, the Q50 was clearly inspired by the F50. The side profile gives it away and so does parts of the interior.

All that being said, the Q50 is less boring and have to admit its growing on me. Better value than the F30.

[soolman32]

I'm a fan of the F30 but I really like what they've done with the Q50 inside and out. Only reasons why I'd still pick the F30 is 1) it is boosted and 2) I already have a G37 coupe at home. The profile of the Q does remind me a lot of the F30.

[mik821]

I think they look very similar. It's only some details that set them apart, but the overall shape is almost the same.

[albeik]

Just like the F30 the Q50 is really growing on me especially after looking at some "real" life photos like this one. The details are impressive.

[Etek]

I don't mind it. I think its far and above what the IS looks like. The front end is boring but everything else is decent.

[soolman32]

Can't wait for the turbo 4 (yes It's coming), and whatever other new engine the coupe version will introduce come next year.

[pbw]

Blah, yuck! BMW every time!

[Alan l.]

Front end looks like a bloated whale.

Whats up with the stupid name change? Is Q "50" suppose to trick people to think its more high end? LOL

Alan