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BMW Z4 (E89) 35ivsNissan 350Z Roadster (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 Z4 (E89)

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2009-2013
VS

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) · Facelift 2007

3.5i V6 24V

300 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2007-2009

Comparison overview

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BMW Z4 (E89) 35i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 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
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (E89)35iNissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Power
306hp228kW
300hp224kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
361Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
1,855kg4,090lb
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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
67.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
85.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
22.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km380mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,239mm167in
4,315mm170in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,815mm71in
Height
1,291mm51in
1,330mm52in
Wheelbase
2,496mm98in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,559mm61in
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance-
125mm5in
Trunk volume-
235L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
80L
CO2 emissions
210g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z4 (E89) 35iNissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (E89) 35i: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (E89)35i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
Nissan350Z Roadster (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
MetricBMWZ4 (E89)35iNissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
22.9 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
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
306 hp
228 kW
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
300 hp
224 kW

BMW Z4 (E89) 35i has 6 hp more than Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V and BMW Z4 (E89) 35i: 6 hp (4 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
Nissan350Z Roadster (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
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
1,635 kg
3,605 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
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
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
BMWZ4 (E89)35i5.1 s
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 35i and Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V: 1.3 s.

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
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
306 hp
228 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
300 hp
224 kW
6.4 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
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
1,330 mm
52.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 (E89)35iNissan350Z Roadster (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
5.1 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
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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
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
Range score
611 km
380 mi
-
CO2 score
210 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
183 hp/t
137 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
VehicleBMW Z4 (E89) 35i
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (E89) 35i

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 39 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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