Car comparison

Nissan 370Z 3.7vsBMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0

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

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Nissan 370Z

3.7

328 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2012
VS

BMW 1M Coupe (E82)

3.0

340 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    227 hp/t
    170 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Nissan 370Z 3.7

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Best estimated range
    679 km
    422 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan370Z3.7BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
Power
328hp245kW
340hp254kW
Torque
363Nm268lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,496kg3,298lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
63.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
17.3s
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t170kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
334Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
679km422mi
Calculated
552km343mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,696cc226cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,250mm167in
4,380mm172in
Width
1,845mm73in
1,803mm71in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,550mm100in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,541mm61in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
235L
370L
Doors
3
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
72L
53L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan 370Z 3.7BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0PowerTorque
  • Nissan 370Z 3.7: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Nissan370Z3.77,000 rpm5,200 rpm7,250 rpm
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.05,900 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissan370Z3.7BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
17.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z3.7
328 hp
245 kW
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
340 hp
254 kW

BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0 has 12 hp more than Nissan 370Z 3.7.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan 370Z 3.7 and BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z3.7
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z3.7
1,496 kg
3,298 lb
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
1,495 kg
3,296 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z3.7
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
Nissan370Z3.75.3 s
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.04.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0 and Nissan 370Z 3.7: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z3.7
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0 and Nissan 370Z 3.7: 1.0 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
Nissan370Z3.7
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
227 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z3.7
679 km
422 mi
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
552 km
343 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Nissan370Z3.7
328 hp
245 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
340 hp
254 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
Nissan370Z3.7
Power
328 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 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
Nissan370Z3.7
Power
328 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0 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
Nissan370Z3.7
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
5.3 s
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.9 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
Nissan370Z3.7
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
227 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissan370Z3.7BMW1M Coupe (E82)3.0
Power
328 hp
245 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,496 kg
3,298 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Range score
679 km
422 mi
552 km
343 mi
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
227 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 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
VehicleNissan 370Z 3.7BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan 370Z 3.7

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 127 km (79 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

BMW 1M Coupe (E82) 3.0

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 137 Nm more
  • Is 1 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 135 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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