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Nissan 350Z (Z33) · Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24VvsBMW 6 Series (E63) · Facelift 2007 635d

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

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Nissan 350Z (Z33) · Facelift 2007

3.5i V6 24V

300 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2009
VS

BMW 6 Series (E63) · Facelift 2007

635d

286 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2007-2010

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 635d

  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,014 km
    630 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Lightest
    1,545 kg
    3,406 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    194 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24VBMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007635d
Power
300hp224kW
286hp213kW
Torque
361Nm266lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
2,100kg4,630lb
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
80.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
88.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
20.4s
Calculated
23.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
352Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
684km425mi
Calculated
1,014km630mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,315mm170in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,815mm71in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,325mm52in
1,374mm54in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,780mm109in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,540mm61in
1,596mm63in
Ground clearance
125mm5in
-
Trunk volume
235L
450L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
80L
70L
CO2 emissions-
183g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan 350Z (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24VBMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 635dPowerTorque
  • Nissan 350Z (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 635d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V6,400 rpm4,400 rpm6,650 rpm
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007635d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24VBMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007635d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
23.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
300 hp
224 kW
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007635d
286 hp
213 kW

Nissan 350Z (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V has 14 hp more than BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 635d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 635d and Nissan 350Z (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
361 Nm
266 lb-ft
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007635d
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007635d
1,650 kg
3,638 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 (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007635d
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 (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V5.8 s
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007635d6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan 350Z (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V and BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 635d: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007635d
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 635d and Nissan 350Z (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i 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
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007635d
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
684 km
425 mi
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007635d
1,014 km
630 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
300 hp
224 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007635d
286 hp
213 kW
6.3 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 (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
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007635d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 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
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
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007635d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 635d 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
Nissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007635d
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.3 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
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
BMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007635d
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissan350Z (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24VBMW6 Series (E63)Facelift 2007635d
Power
300 hp
224 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
361 Nm
266 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 in
Range score
684 km
425 mi
1,014 km
630 mi
CO2 score
-
183 g/km
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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 350Z (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24VBMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 635d
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 6 Series (E63) Facelift 2007 635d

  • Has 219 Nm more
  • Uses 4.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 331 km (206 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 215 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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