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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335dvsNissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V

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

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92)

335d

286 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2006-2010
VS

Nissan 350Z (Z33)

3.5 i V6 24V

283 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2006

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    924 km
    574 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335dNissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
286hp213kW
283hp211kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
352Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,545kg3,406lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
1,820kg4,012lb
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
82.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
81.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
369Nm/t247lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
924km574mi
Calculated
614km382mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,310mm170in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,395mm55in
1,316mm52in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,544mm61in
Ground clearance
143mm6in
-
Trunk volume
440L
235L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
61L
70L
CO2 emissions
174g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335dNissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V6,200 rpm4,800 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335dNissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
20.8 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
286 hp
213 kW
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
283 hp
211 kW

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d has 3 hp more than Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
352 Nm
260 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
1,545 kg
3,406 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d5.9 s
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V5.9 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d and Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V: 4.8 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
924 km
574 mi
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
614 km
382 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
286 hp
213 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
283 hp
211 kW
5.9 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
283 hp
211 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,316 mm
51.8 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
283 hp
211 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.9 s
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
5.9 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335dNissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
286 hp
213 kW
283 hp
211 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,316 mm
51.8 in
Range score
924 km
574 mi
614 km
382 mi
CO2 score
174 g/km
-
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 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 Coupe (E92) 335dNissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 228 Nm more
  • Uses 4.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 310 km (193 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 205 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V

  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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