Car comparison

BMW Z4 (E89) 35ivsNissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6

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

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BMW Z4 (E89)

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2010-2013
VS

Nissan 370Z Roadster

3.7 V6

328 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2009-2012

Comparison overview

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BMW Z4 (E89) 35i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6

  • Most powerful
    328 hp
    245 kW
  • Lightest
    1,524 kg
    3,360 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    215 hp/t
    160 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    643 km
    399 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (E89)35iNissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
Power
306hp228kW
328hp245kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
363Nm268lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,524kg3,360lb
Gross weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,885kg4,156lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.8s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
215hp/t160kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
585km364mi
Calculated
643km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,696cc226cu in
Length
4,239mm167in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,291mm51in
1,325mm52in
Wheelbase
2,496mm98in
2,550mm100in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,559mm61in
1,595mm63in
Trunk volume-
140L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
72L
CO2 emissions
219g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z4 (E89) 35iNissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6PowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (E89) 35i: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (E89)35i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V67,000 rpm5,200 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 (E89)35iNissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
18.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
306 hp
228 kW
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
328 hp
245 kW

Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6 has 22 hp more than BMW Z4 (E89) 35i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 35i and Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
363 Nm
268 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
1,524 kg
3,360 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 (E89)35i
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 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 (E89)35i5.2 s
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V65.5 s

Although Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6 has more power, BMW Z4 (E89) 35i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 35i and Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 35i and Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6: 1.8 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
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
585 km
364 mi
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
643 km
399 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
306 hp
228 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
328 hp
245 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 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 (E89)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
Power
328 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 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
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
Power
328 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

BMW Z4 (E89) 35i 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
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.2 s
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
5.5 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
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 (E89)35iNissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
328 hp
245 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,524 kg
3,360 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,325 mm
52.2 in
Range score
585 km
364 mi
643 km
399 mi
CO2 score
219 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.6 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 (E89) 35iNissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (E89) 35i

  • Has 37 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Is 56 kg lighter
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 58 km (36 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

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