Car comparison

Infiniti G35 Sedan (V36) 3.5 i V6 24VvsAUDI A8 (D3/4E) · Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Infiniti G35 Sedan (V36)

3.5 i V6 24V

309 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2008
VS

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) · Facelift 2005

4.2 BiTDI V8

326 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8

  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Infiniti G35 Sedan (V36) 3.5 i V6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,580 kg
    3,483 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    196 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelInfinitiG35 Sedan (V36)3.5 i V6 24VAUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
Power
309hp230kW
326hp243kW
Torque
355Nm262lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,545kg5,611lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
61.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
18.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
225Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
334Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
938km583mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
4,134cc252cu in
Length
4,730mm186in
5,062mm199in
Width
1,750mm69in
1,894mm75in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,850mm112in
2,944mm116in
Front track
1,514mm60in
1,629mm64in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,615mm64in
Trunk volume
411L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
76L
90L
CO2 emissions-
258g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Infiniti G35 Sedan (V36) 3.5 i V6 24VAUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8PowerTorque
  • Infiniti G35 Sedan (V36) 3.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
InfinitiG35 Sedan (V36)3.5 i V6 24V6,800 rpm4,800 rpm7,050 rpm
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V83,750 rpm1,600-3,500 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricInfinitiG35 Sedan (V36)3.5 i V6 24VAUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
18.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiG35 Sedan (V36)3.5 i V6 24V
309 hp
230 kW
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
326 hp
243 kW

AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 has 17 hp more than Infiniti G35 Sedan (V36) 3.5 i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Infiniti G35 Sedan (V36) 3.5 i V6 24V and AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiG35 Sedan (V36)3.5 i V6 24V
355 Nm
262 lb-ft
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiG35 Sedan (V36)3.5 i V6 24V
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
1,945 kg
4,288 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiG35 Sedan (V36)3.5 i V6 24V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiG35 Sedan (V36)3.5 i V6 24V5.8 s
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V85.9 s

Although AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8 has more power, Infiniti G35 Sedan (V36) 3.5 i V6 24V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Infiniti G35 Sedan (V36) 3.5 i V6 24V and AUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
InfinitiG35 Sedan (V36)3.5 i V6 24V
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
InfinitiG35 Sedan (V36)3.5 i V6 24V
309 hp
230 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
326 hp
243 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
InfinitiG35 Sedan (V36)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
309 hp
230 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
411 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,730 mm
186.2 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
AUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,062 mm
199.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleInfinitiG35 Sedan (V36)3.5 i V6 24VAUDIA8 (D3/4E)Facelift 20054.2 BiTDI V8
Power
309 hp
230 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
355 Nm
262 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
411 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,730 mm
186.2 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,062 mm
199.3 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
-
938 km
583 mi
CO2 score
-
258 g/km
Trunk score
411 L
14.5 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8 (D3/4E) Facelift 2005 4.2 BiTDI V8
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Infiniti G35 Sedan (V36) 3.5 i V6 24V

  • Is 365 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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