Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335ivsNissan 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)

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2006-2010
VS

Nissan 350Z (Z33)

3.5 i V6 24V

313 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2007

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335iNissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
306hp228kW
313hp233kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
352Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,545kg3,406lb
Gross weight-
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
79.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
663km412mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,979cc182cu 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
Trunk volume
430L
235L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
63L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335iNissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i: 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)335i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V6,400 rpm4,800 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335iNissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
20.2 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
6.0 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
306 hp
228 kW
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
313 hp
233 kW

Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V has 7 hp more than BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i and Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
400 Nm
295 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)335i
1,600 kg
3,527 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)335i
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)335i5.7 s
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V5.8 s

Although Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V has more power, BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i and Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V: 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
306 hp
228 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
313 hp
233 kW
5.8 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)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335iNissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
306 hp
228 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 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
663 km
412 mi
-
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 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) 335i
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i

  • Has 48 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 195 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

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