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Nissan 370Z Coupe · Facelift 2012 3.7 V6vsBMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 640i

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

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Nissan 370Z Coupe · Facelift 2012

3.7 V6

328 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2017
VS

BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13)

640i

320 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 640i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    854 km
    530 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    54/100

Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 3.7 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    328 hp
    245 kW
  • Lightest
    1,496 kg
    3,298 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    219 hp/t
    163 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)640i
Power
328hp245kW
320hp239kW
Torque
363Nm268lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,496kg3,298lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
2,255kg4,971lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
73.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
18.1s
Calculated
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
679km422mi
Calculated
854km530mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,696cc226cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,250mm167in
4,894mm193in
Width
1,845mm73in
1,894mm75in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,369mm54in
Wheelbase
2,550mm100in
2,855mm112in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,665mm66in
Ground clearance-
124mm5in
Trunk volume
235L
460L
Doors
3
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
72L
70L
CO2 emissions-
191g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 3.7 V6BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 640iPowerTorque
  • Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 640i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V67,000 rpm5,200 rpm7,250 rpm
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)640i5,800-6,000 rpm1,300-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)640i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.1 s
19.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
328 hp
245 kW
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)640i
320 hp
239 kW

Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 3.7 V6 has 8 hp more than BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 640i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 640i and Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)640i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
1,496 kg
3,298 lb
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)640i
1,765 kg
3,891 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)640i
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
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V65.3 s
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)640i5.2 s

Although Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 3.7 V6 has more power, BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 640i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 640i and Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: 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
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)640i
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 640i and Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: 2.4 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
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)640i
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
679 km
422 mi
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)640i
854 km
530 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
328 hp
245 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)640i
320 hp
239 kW
5.2 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
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
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)640i
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,894 mm
192.7 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 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
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
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)640i
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 640i 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
Nissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
5.3 s
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)640i
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
5.2 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
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
BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)640i
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissan370Z CoupeFacelift 20123.7 V6BMW6 Series Coupe (F13)640i
Power
328 hp
245 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,496 kg
3,298 lb
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,894 mm
192.7 in
Height
1,369 mm
53.9 in
Range score
679 km
422 mi
854 km
530 mi
CO2 score
-
191 g/km
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 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
VehicleNissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 3.7 V6BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 640i
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan 370Z Coupe Facelift 2012 3.7 V6

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 269 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

BMW 6 Series Coupe (F13) 640i

  • Has 87 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 174 km (108 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 225 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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