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BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2vsNissan 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 Z4 Coupe (E86)

M 3.2

343 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2008
VS

Nissan 350Z (Z33)

3.5 i V6 24V

313 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2007

Comparison overview

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BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    343 hp
    256 kW
  • Highest torque
    365 Nm
    269 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,425 kg
    3,142 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    241 hp/t
    179 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    245 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    35/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
343hp256kW
313hp233kW
Torque
365Nm269lb-ft
352Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,425kg3,142lb
1,545kg3,406lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
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
62.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
455km282mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,246cc198cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,113mm162in
4,310mm170in
Width
1,781mm70in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,271mm50in
1,316mm52in
Wheelbase
2,497mm98in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,486mm59in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,544mm61in
Trunk volume
245L
235L
Max trunk volume
300L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.27,900 rpm4,900 rpm8,150 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
MetricBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 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
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
343 hp
256 kW
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
313 hp
233 kW

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2 has 30 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 Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
365 Nm
269 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
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
1,425 kg
3,142 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
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
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
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.25.0 s
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2 and Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
241 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 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
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
343 hp
256 kW
5.0 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
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,113 mm
161.9 in
Height
1,271 mm
50.0 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
VehicleBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
343 hp
256 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 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
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,113 mm
161.9 in
Height
1,271 mm
50.0 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
455 km
282 mi
-
Trunk score
245 L
8.7 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
241 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 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 Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 13 Nm more
  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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