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Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24VvsBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i

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

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Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33)

3.5 i V6 24V

283 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2007
VS

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93)

330i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2007-2010

Comparison overview

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Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    283 hp
    211 kW
  • Highest torque
    352 Nm
    260 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,635 kg
    3,605 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24VBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
Power
283hp211kW
272hp203kW
Torque
352Nm260lb-ft
315Nm232lb-ft
Curb weight
1,635kg3,605lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight-
2,135kg4,707lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
89.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
91.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
23.4s
Calculated
23.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
177Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
808km502mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,310mm170in
4,580mm180in
Width
1,815mm71in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,328mm52in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,545mm61in
1,513mm60in
Ground clearance-
138mm5in
Trunk volume-
210L
Max trunk volume
130L
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
80L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24VBMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330iPowerTorque
  • Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V6,200 rpm4,800 rpm6,450 rpm
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24VBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.4 s
23.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
283 hp
211 kW
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
272 hp
203 kW

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V has 11 hp more than BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i and Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
315 Nm
232 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
1,780 kg
3,924 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
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
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V6.4 s
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V and BMW 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
283 hp
211 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
272 hp
203 kW
6.5 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
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
283 hp
211 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,328 mm
52.3 in
BMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24VBMW3 Series Convertible (E93)330i
Power
283 hp
211 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
-
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,328 mm
52.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Range score
-
808 km
502 mi
Trunk score
130 L
4.6 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 3 Series Convertible (E93) 330i
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 37 Nm more
  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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