Car comparison

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135ivsInfiniti G37 Coupe (V36) 3.7 V6

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

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BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82)

135i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2010-2011
VS

Infiniti G37 Coupe (V36)

3.7 V6

320 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2015

Comparison overview

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BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    210 hp/t
    157 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.1 L/100 km
    19.4 mpg US
    23.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135iInfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7 V6
Power
306hp228kW
320hp239kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,719kg3,790lb
Gross weight
1,895kg4,178lb
-
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
73.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
84.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
21.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
624km387mi
Calculated
762km473mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,696cc226cu in
Length
4,360mm172in
4,655mm183in
Width
1,748mm69in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,408mm55in
1,395mm55in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,850mm112in
Front track
1,470mm58in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,497mm59in
1,560mm61in
Ground clearance
132mm5in
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Trunk volume
370L
275L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
53L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135iInfiniti G37 Coupe (V36) 3.7 V6PowerTorque
  • BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i: Power / Torque
  • Infiniti G37 Coupe (V36) 3.7 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7 V67,000 rpm5,200 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135iInfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
21.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
306 hp
228 kW
InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7 V6
320 hp
239 kW

Infiniti G37 Coupe (V36) 3.7 V6 has 14 hp more than BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i and Infiniti G37 Coupe (V36) 3.7 V6: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7 V6
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7 V6
1,719 kg
3,790 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7 V6
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
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i5.3 s
InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7 V65.9 s

Although Infiniti G37 Coupe (V36) 3.7 V6 has more power, BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i and Infiniti G37 Coupe (V36) 3.7 V6: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i and Infiniti G37 Coupe (V36) 3.7 V6: 2.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7 V6
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
624 km
387 mi
InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7 V6
762 km
473 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
306 hp
228 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7 V6
320 hp
239 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
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7 V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,655 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7 V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.3 s
InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
5.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
InfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7 V6
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135iInfinitiG37 Coupe (V36)3.7 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 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
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,719 kg
3,790 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,655 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Range score
624 km
387 mi
762 km
473 mi
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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
VehicleBMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135iInfiniti G37 Coupe (V36) 3.7 V6
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 264 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Infiniti G37 Coupe (V36) 3.7 V6

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 138 km (86 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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