Visual Comparo of BMW F30 3 Series vs Infiniti Q50 Sedan

300hp · 01-18-2013, 06:57 PM

I have my G37 for a couple more months. Initially when I looked at the pics I thought the Q50 was hideous. After watching videos I started to see how everything comes together. This is one hell of a beautiful car. The pics dont do it justice especially after first sight Kinda like the non m sport F30. After a while it really grows on you. All I can say is once the Infiniti bug bites, you will be very passionate about the Q50. I applaud them for taking bold design cues, but they have never messed up their cash cow. This will be a solid win for them. They will not beat the 3er in sales, they just have to watch out for the C Class and the ATS.

Great job Infiniti.

On a side note, if you think this is an Altima in any way, you have no idea how wrong you are

This is a refined Nissan Z, and thats actually a compliment. Nissan FTW

mikikuki7 · 01-18-2013, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine390

I think the infiniti looks good

Makes the F30 look pretty boring...

True... It looks elegant and sporty... That's because I Own one and I hate mine with passion... :/

GT1281 · 01-18-2013, 07:06 PM

Not bad. I like the interior of the Infiniti. For some reason I always felt like my F30 was lacking in the interior department. My biggest issue is the iPad stuck in the dashboard screen. I would like a little more of a cleaner design

lonestar22 · 01-18-2013, 07:24 PM

well done Infiniti. They def killed the new IS in style. The F30 looks bland compared to it but id still buy the F30 over it

CE750Jockey · 01-18-2013, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 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

Exactly what I was thinking. The front end looks like the mouth of a whale shark. Just terrible.

blueridger · 01-18-2013, 08:27 PM

In the pictures I prefer the exterior of the F30, but the interior is up for grabs. I'd like to see the Q50 in person. When I was shopping last spring the F30 interior left me uninspired.

BMWBoss · 01-18-2013, 08:40 PM

The Infiniti actually looks decent...the front isn't all that hot, and I'm not feeling the glove box in the interior...but overall not bad. The BMW definitely looks better though...way more aggressive.

bmwx3805 · 01-18-2013, 08:52 PM

I think its looks really good. Certain aspects of the body look very similar to the 3 series. almost like it was copied a little. But still i think it looks really good.

Adj5633 · 01-18-2013, 09:43 PM

still looks like a beached whale

ZooMMM · 01-18-2013, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nemex12

from the side, the front end looks very similar

I know right. Side profile/silhouette with similarities. Even that front hood dip. Hmmmm...

gvmohan · 01-18-2013, 10:02 PM

For my eyes
Front: Q50 > F30 (I like F30 front look too)
Rear: F30 > Q50
Sides: F30 > Q50
Interior: F30 > Q50

turk23 · 01-19-2013, 12:00 AM

f30 ftw as usual

jon328i · 01-19-2013, 12:29 AM

The only thing i like with the Q50 is location of the side mirror on the window frame, compared to lexus and acura placing side mirrors on the door panels--ugly. But still i'll stick with the F30!

boostaholic786 · 01-19-2013, 02:25 AM

the Infiniti looks like a more aggressive new Hyundai...haha way to go Infiniti for copying one of the cheapest cars on the market with the infiniti price tag lol

rori zahr · 01-19-2013, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 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...

It seems that Asian car manufacturers must start considering to add something called "Design Department" to their facilities :-)

bluespeed117 · 01-19-2013, 04:02 AM

the infinity looks like a bmw thats melted

DASHOCKER · 01-19-2013, 04:15 AM

this car looks cartoonish like the lexus is. what is going on in the land of the rising sun?

dboucher30 · 01-19-2013, 05:53 AM

I'd go for the BMW over the Infiniti. Both are nice but the BMW is just better all around. BMW has the better interior IMO.

Side note: I think the Hyundai Genesis sedan looks very nice in all angles, but thats my opinion.

nbennettksu · 01-19-2013, 07:37 AM

that thing is fug-dog. uglier than Acura.

the profile of that is identical to the F30

bringonthenite · 01-19-2013, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jtuds

It has a touch screen and for me thats a deal breaker every time. I deal with it in the Lexus IS and it's annoying, and I tried it in the "groundbreaking" CUE system...also annoying.

It also has this. Look familiar?

ramuman · 01-19-2013, 07:55 AM

I don't get how every company that copies the Hoffmeister kink messes it up. On BMW sedans and GCs, it's a single line that continues from the C pillar through the door in one curve. Breaking it up just looks terrible.

Chopi06 · 01-19-2013, 09:27 AM

I tried "touch screen" on lexus (Rx 350) and it sucks. Imo, if the quality of the touch screen is not as good as the ipad... just dont do it then ...so BMW wins !

01-18-2013, 06:57 PM	#67
300hp Brigadier General 332 Rep 3,619 Posts Drives: X5 & 335xi Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I have my G37 for a couple more months. Initially when I looked at the pics I thought the Q50 was hideous. After watching videos I started to see how everything comes together. This is one hell of a beautiful car. The pics dont do it justice especially after first sight Kinda like the non m sport F30. After a while it really grows on you. All I can say is once the Infiniti bug bites, you will be very passionate about the Q50. I applaud them for taking bold design cues, but they have never messed up their cash cow. This will be a solid win for them. They will not beat the 3er in sales, they just have to watch out for the C Class and the ATS. Great job Infiniti. On a side note, if you think this is an Altima in any way, you have no idea how wrong you are This is a refined Nissan Z, and thats actually a compliment. Nissan FTW
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01-18-2013, 07:06 PM	#69
GT1281 Major 65 Rep 1,375 Posts Drives: F30 330e/F25 X3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (6)	Not bad. I like the interior of the Infiniti. For some reason I always felt like my F30 was lacking in the interior department. My biggest issue is the iPad stuck in the dashboard screen. I would like a little more of a cleaner design
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01-18-2013, 07:24 PM	#70
lonestar22 Ground Clearance? 299 Rep 1,726 Posts Drives: 540i & X5 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: DFW iTrader: (-1)	well done Infiniti. They def killed the new IS in style. The F30 looks bland compared to it but id still buy the F30 over it __________________ E90 330i sold, E30 325i, E90 335i rip, E92 335i rip, E39 530i sold, E34 525i sold, E34 540i, F15 X5 35i
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01-18-2013, 08:27 PM	#72
blueridger Private First Class 15 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 Porsche Boxster [0.00] 2011 BMW 335i Sport [0.00]	In the pictures I prefer the exterior of the F30, but the interior is up for grabs. I'd like to see the Q50 in person. When I was shopping last spring the F30 interior left me uninspired. __________________ Current: 2011 335i Sport, 987 Boxster Prior:e92 M3 DCT ZCP, f10, e93, e46, ...
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01-18-2013, 08:40 PM	#73
BMWBoss Lieutenant 13 Rep 483 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	The Infiniti actually looks decent...the front isn't all that hot, and I'm not feeling the glove box in the interior...but overall not bad. The BMW definitely looks better though...way more aggressive.
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01-18-2013, 08:52 PM	#74
bmwx3805 Lieutenant 312 Rep 413 Posts Drives: 14 cruze diesel and 2019 430I Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	I think its looks really good. Certain aspects of the body look very similar to the 3 series. almost like it was copied a little. But still i think it looks really good.
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Adj5633 Private First Class 4 Rep 99 Posts Drives: Screws Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	still looks like a beached whale
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01-18-2013, 10:02 PM	#77
gvmohan New Member 7 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2012 535i 6MT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW X7 [0.00]	For my eyes Front: Q50 > F30 (I like F30 front look too) Rear: F30 > Q50 Sides: F30 > Q50 Interior: F30 > Q50
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01-19-2013, 12:00 AM	#78
turk23 Captain 28 Rep 813 Posts Drives: 09 335i SD M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	f30 ftw as usual __________________
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01-19-2013, 12:29 AM	#79
jon328i Wheelmaster 14 Rep 445 Posts Drives: F39, S209, VB-WRX Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (7)	The only thing i like with the Q50 is location of the side mirror on the window frame, compared to lexus and acura placing side mirrors on the door panels--ugly. But still i'll stick with the F30!
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01-19-2013, 02:25 AM	#80
boostaholic786 Captain 40 Rep 622 Posts Drives: E92 N54 with MHD Custom flash Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Plano TX iTrader: (0)	the Infiniti looks like a more aggressive new Hyundai...haha way to go Infiniti for copying one of the cheapest cars on the market with the infiniti price tag lol __________________ [SIZE="2"]Crimson Red E92 335i M-sport 6-speed with MHD custom stage 2+ flash only , 40% E85/93 mix,+ HRE P40S wheels, KW Clubsport, M3 sways,+BMW performance CF Mirrors, BMW Performance CF deck lid spoiler,+ CF interior trim, p3 vent boost gauge,+ LUX angel eyes (11.73@124mph on street tires)
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bluespeed117 Lieutenant Colonel 135 Rep 1,528 Posts Drives: e90 328i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: so-cal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 e90 328i [0.00]	the infinity looks like a bmw thats melted __________________ Muffler Delete/ Tien S-tech Springs / De-badged /BBS LM Reps 19"/ Nexen tires/DTM M5 Front bumper/ Injen Intake/Blacklines/M-tech Rear/Custom Muffler Tips.... More mods to come
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01-19-2013, 04:15 AM	#83
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01-19-2013, 05:53 AM	#84
dboucher30 New Member 2 Rep 34 Posts Drives: E46 328i / F30 335i Sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kaiserslautern iTrader: (0)	I'd go for the BMW over the Infiniti. Both are nice but the BMW is just better all around. BMW has the better interior IMO. Side note: I think the Hyundai Genesis sedan looks very nice in all angles, but thats my opinion.
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ramuman Private First Class 16 Rep 164 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I don't get how every company that copies the Hoffmeister kink messes it up. On BMW sedans and GCs, it's a single line that continues from the C pillar through the door in one curve. Breaking it up just looks terrible.
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Chopi06 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 47 Posts Drives: Msport 335i BSM Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SoCal-Anaheim iTrader: (0)	I tried "touch screen" on lexus (Rx 350) and it sucks. Imo, if the quality of the touch screen is not as good as the ipad... just dont do it then ...so BMW wins !
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