The g37 wasn’t a close second unless you put MPG high on your list. The numbers doesn’t lie. The G37 beat the 328i in all performance measures.
Infiniti didn’t just throw HP at BMW, they throw in handling and value. To say for the price, the 328 is near perfection sounds like fanboism. The $36k 328 doesn’t even have leather or power seat. Not to mention the lack of power. The g37 give you near 335 performance at 328 price.
Like I said, the 335 is better than the G37 but not the 328. Everyone know C&D loves BMW. Just read the review and not just the ranking. BMW rarely loses in a C&D comparing except for when it too decisive for them to play the numbers game.
335 engine is a huge difference than the 328. fyi, the g35 took the throne away from the 330 when it first came out. BMW only gain back the throne when the 335 came out. Again, even if you remove the MPG point difference, the g37 would have been the winner.
Also, the only time your 328 can blow past me is when I’m breaking. My 8 years old g35 is still faster than the 328 in both straight line and the twisty.