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BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235ivsNissan 370Z Coupe · Facelift 2012 3.7 V6

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

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22)

M235i

326 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016
VS

Nissan 370Z Coupe · Facelift 2012

3.7 V6

328 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2017

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,470 kg
    3,241 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    222 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    684 km
    425 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235iNissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
Power
326hp243kW
328hp245kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
363Nm268lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,496kg3,298lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,800kg3,968lb
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
65.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
69.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
18.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
222hp/t165kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
243Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
684km425mi
Calculated
679km422mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,696cc226cu in
Length
4,454mm175in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,408mm55in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,550mm100in
Front track
1,516mm60in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,534mm60in
1,595mm63in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
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Trunk volume
390L
235L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
52L
72L
CO2 emissions
176g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235iNissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 3.7 V6PowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i5,800-6,000 rpm1,300-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V67,000 rpm5,200 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235iNissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
18.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
326 hp
243 kW
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
328 hp
245 kW

Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 3.7 V6 has 2 hp more than BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i and Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
363 Nm
268 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
1,496 kg
3,298 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i4.8 s
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V65.3 s

Although Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 3.7 V6 has more power, BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i and Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i and Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: 3.0 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
684 km
425 mi
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
679 km
422 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
326 hp
243 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
328 hp
245 kW
5.3 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
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

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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
4.8 s
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
5.3 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235i
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (F22)M235iNissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
Power
326 hp
243 kW
328 hp
245 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,496 kg
3,298 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
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
Range score
684 km
425 mi
679 km
422 mi
CO2 score
176 g/km
-
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 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 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235iNissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 3.7 V6
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22) M235i

  • Has 87 Nm more
  • Is 26 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 km (3 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 155 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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