2023 INFINITI Q50 vs 2023 BMW 3-Series

If you’re shopping luxury compact sedans, then you’re likely comparing the 2023 INFINITI Q50 vs 2023 BMW 3-Series. Many consider the BMW 3-series to be the standard for the segment, and the Q50 is critically acclaimed for offering high-end luxury without the exorbitant European pricing. On the surface, the Q50 available at INFINITI of Montgomery doesn’t provide any savings. After all, both models have a starting MSRP in the ballpark of each other. But that doesn’t tell the whole story. The LUXE, which is the base trim for the 2023 INFINITI Q50, comes loaded with all of the luxuries and tech you expect. With the base 2023 BMW 3-Series 330i, you don’t even get heated front seats and have to add them as an option.

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Exterior - INFINITI Dealer serving Montgomery AL

The 2023 INFINITI Q50 is available in three trims: LUXE, SENSORY and RED SPORT 400. The 2023 BMW 3-Series is available in three trims as well: 330i, 330e and M340i. Both vehicles are compact four-door sedans with a 112.2-inch wheelbase. The Q50 measures 189.6 inches or 15.8 feet in length. The 3-series measures 185.7 inches. The ground clearance of the INFINITI model is 5.3 inches. The ground clearance of the BMW model ranges from 5.7 to 5.4 inches depending on the trim. In both cases, 18-inch aluminum wheels are standard, and 19-inch wheels in various designs are available.

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Interior - 2023 INFINITI Q50

The 2023 INFINITI Q50 and 2023 BMW 3-Series are both five-passenger vehicles. Front headroom is greater in the Q50 by about an inch whereas rear headroom is greater in the 3-Series by about an inch. The INFINITI model impresses with 44.5 inches of front legroom, which is 2.5 inches more than found in the BMW model. Second-row legroom is comparable at about 35 inches, and while the BMW does have the larger trunk, the difference is not as big as it may seem on paper as BMW uses a different measurement standard than INFINITI. Similar luxuries are available with both makes, but INFINITI gives you much more for the starting MSRP, including genuine leather upholstery.

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2023 INFINITI Q50 Mechanical specs

There are a number of mechanical differences when comparing the 2023 INFINITI Q50 vs 2023 BMW 3-Series, but what is that same is that rear-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is offered with all trim levels. INFINITI opts for a seven-speed automatic transmission. BMW chooses an eight-speed. The base engine for the Q50 is a turbocharged V6: 300 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. The base engine for the 3-series is a turbocharged four-cylinder: 255 hp and 294 lb.-ft. The RED SPORT 400 has a high-output version of its base engine that makes 400 hp and 350 lb.-ft. The M340i has a turbocharged V6 that makes 382 hp and 369 lb.-ft.

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Technology - 2023 INFINITI Q50 dealer

Another way in which the Q50 impresses is that all models available at INFINITI of Montgomery come standard with most of the infotainment and advanced driver-assistance technologies available for this model. All that you miss out on with the base trim is the integrated navigation system, which is included with the SENSORY and up. This isn’t the case with the 3-series. In fact, most advanced driver aids are not included, and if you want a feature set comparable to the INFINITI, you need to add on the Driver Assistance and Driver Assistance Professional packages at a much higher cost.

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If you have any additional questions about the 2023 INFINITI Q50 vs 2023 BMW 3-Series, call or email INFINITI of Montgomery. Our team can also discuss current specials, explore finance and lease options and provide custom quotes, and if you’d like to test-drive the Q50, no appointment is needed. Just visit our INFINITI dealership at your convenience.

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