Car comparison

Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6vsBMW Z4 (E89) 35i

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

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Nissan 370Z Roadster

3.7 V6

328 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2009-2012
VS

BMW Z4 (E89)

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2009-2013

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW Z4 (E89) 35i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • 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 economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • 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
  • Best performance score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6BMWZ4 (E89)35i
Power
328hp245kW
306hp228kW
Torque
363Nm268lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,524kg3,360lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
1,885kg4,156lb
1,855kg4,090lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.9s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
67.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
17.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
215hp/t160kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
643km399mi
Calculated
611km380mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,696cc226cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,250mm167in
4,239mm167in
Width
1,845mm73in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,325mm52in
1,291mm51in
Wheelbase
2,550mm100in
2,496mm98in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,511mm59in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,559mm61in
Trunk volume
140L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
72L
55L
CO2 emissions-
210g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6BMW Z4 (E89) 35iPowerTorque
  • Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (E89) 35i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V67,000 rpm5,200 rpm7,250 rpm
BMWZ4 (E89)35i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6BMWZ4 (E89)35i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
17.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
328 hp
245 kW
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
306 hp
228 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
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
1,524 kg
3,360 lb
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
1,600 kg
3,527 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
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
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V65.5 s
BMWZ4 (E89)35i5.1 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: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

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

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 35i and Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6: 2.2 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
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
328 hp
245 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
306 hp
228 kW
5.1 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
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
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

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
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
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

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
Nissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
5.5 s
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
5.1 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
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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissan370Z Roadster3.7 V6BMWZ4 (E89)35i
Power
328 hp
245 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,524 kg
3,360 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
Range score
643 km
399 mi
611 km
380 mi
CO2 score
-
210 g/km
Trunk score
140 L
4.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
191 hp/t
143 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
VehicleNissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6BMW Z4 (E89) 35i
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan 370Z Roadster 3.7 V6

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Is 76 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 32 km (20 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

BMW Z4 (E89) 35i

  • Has 37 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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