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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335ivsNissan 350Z (Z33) · Facelift 2007 3.5i 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) · Facelift 2007

3.5i V6 24V

300 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2009

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
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • 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)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Power
306hp228kW
300hp224kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
361Nm266lb-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
80.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
20.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg 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
194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
663km412mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,315mm170in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,815mm71in
Height
1,395mm55in
1,325mm52in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance-
125mm5in
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) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 350Z (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i 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)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V6,400 rpm4,400 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335iNissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i 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
20.4 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
168 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)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
300 hp
224 kW

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i has 6 hp more than Nissan 350Z (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan 350Z (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i: 6 hp (4 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)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
361 Nm
266 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)Facelift 20073.5i 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)Facelift 20073.5i 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)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i and Nissan 350Z (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V: 0.1 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)335i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i and Nissan 350Z (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V: 2.2 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)335i
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
663 km
412 mi
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
684 km
425 mi

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)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
300 hp
224 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)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Power
300 hp
224 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
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,325 mm
52.2 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)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i 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)335i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
5.7 s
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
5.8 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)335i
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335iNissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Power
306 hp
228 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
361 Nm
266 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
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,325 mm
52.2 in
Range score
663 km
412 mi
684 km
425 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
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 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) 335iNissan 350Z (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 39 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 195 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Nissan 350Z (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 21 km (13 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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