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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

313 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
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • 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
313hp233kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
358Nm264lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,625kg3,583lb
Gross weight
1,855kg4,090lb
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
67.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
82.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
21.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km380mi
Calculated
702km436mi
Calculated
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-
100mm4in
Trunk volume-
235L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
80L
CO2 emissions
210g/km
-

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 24V6,800 rpm4,800 rpm7,050 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
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
21.3 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
166 km/h
103 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
313 hp
233 kW

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V has 7 hp more than BMW Z4 (E89) 35i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 35i and Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V: 7 hp (5 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
358 Nm
264 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
1,625 kg
3,583 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
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 (E89)35i5.1 s
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V6.1 s

Although Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V 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 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V: 1.0 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
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 35i and Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V: 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
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
611 km
380 mi
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
702 km
436 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
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
313 hp
233 kW
6.1 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 (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
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 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
1,330 mm
52.4 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/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
5.1 s
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.1 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
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 (E89)35iNissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Power
306 hp
228 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
358 Nm
264 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
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
702 km
436 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
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 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 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (E89) 35i

  • Has 42 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 91 km (56 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

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