2009 Infiniti G37 Coupe vs 2009 BMW 3 Series Coupe November 2009 AUTORIVALS.NET

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The BMW 3 Series is one of the best all around cars in the world. A long list of competitors have risen over the past decade with one of the closest competitors being the Infiniti G37 (the Audi A4 is equally compelling). They seem to take different approaches when it comes to styling. 2009 Infiniti G37 Coupe vs 2009 BMW 3 Series Coupe The G37's headlights have been redesigned to give the front end more character but don't seem to mesh well. The 3 Series seem to have just the right amount of everything. Nice lines, aggressive but subtlety so, and a clean look. About that twin kidney grille though... The G37 adds more lines than the previous generation but they don't all flow well together. The 3 Series' sheet metal looks taut as if it were literally stretched over the body. The G37 looks better from the side as it has a better silhouette. The rear bumper is nicely integrated. The 3 Series on the other hand, has larger windows which hurt the look but improve driving visibility. Rear bumpers that still bulge out are a rare sight these days. taillights look a little odd as they converge upward toward the far corners. It distorts the lines of the rear. The bumper is large but simple. The taillights are clean and simple. If only BMW would put them on their 3 Series sedan also. taillights have a similar shape as the head lights which may have not been the brightest idea. The rear oddly enough has a very rectangular shape to it. This is how rear ends are suppose to look. Nice trapezoidal shape. As mentioned earlier, the bumper seems to bulge out. The plastic interior looks cheaper relative to the 3 Series. The side vents on the navigation screen look like ears rather than for heating/air conditioning. The BMW wins for a richer looking interior but seems it still has cues from the 1990s. The black plastic controls are in desperate need of an update.