The Comparative Analysis :
Infiniti Q50 3.0t Automatic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 55,600

€ 35,600

€ 55,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Infiniti Q50 3.0t is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
BMW 318i
56.9
71.7
82
56.3
71.3
80
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.9 in
Height
56.3 in
112.2
189.4
110.6
182.4
189.4 in
Length
182.4 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
BMW 318i
3966 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
659 lb
16.62 %

General
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
BMW 318i
V37
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
BMW 318i
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
399 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
399 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
350 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
350 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
BMW 318i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Infiniti Q50 3.0t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i
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9.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
9.94 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
26 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 318i
18 mpg
city
38 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
546 mi
Range
746 mi
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
546 mi
746 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
172.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
94.8 kWh
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
172.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Infiniti Q50 3.0t
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
443 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data