Car comparison

BMW Z4 (E89) 35isvsNissan 370Z Roadster · Facelift 2012 3.7 V6

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

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BMW Z4 (E89)

35is

340 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2010-2013
VS

Nissan 370Z Roadster · Facelift 2012

3.7 V6

328 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2017

Comparison overview

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BMW Z4 (E89) 35is

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 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
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (E89)35isNissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Power
340hp254kW
328hp245kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
363Nm268lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,855kg4,090lb
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
63.8s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
75.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
213hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km380mi
Calculated
643km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,696cc226cu in
Length
4,244mm167in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,284mm51in
1,325mm52in
Wheelbase
2,496mm98in
2,550mm100in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,537mm61in
1,595mm63in
Trunk volume-
140L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
72L
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) 35isNissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6PowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (E89) 35is: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (E89)35is5,900 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,150 rpm
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V67,000 rpm5,200 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 (E89)35isNissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 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
5.6 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35is
340 hp
254 kW
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
328 hp
245 kW

BMW Z4 (E89) 35is has 12 hp more than Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6 and BMW Z4 (E89) 35is: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35is
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 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)35is
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
1,540 kg
3,395 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)35is
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 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)35is4.8 s
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V65.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 35is and Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: 0.7 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)35is
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 35is and Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 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
BMWZ4 (E89)35is
213 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35is
611 km
380 mi
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
643 km
399 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ4 (E89)35is
340 hp
254 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 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)35is
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,244 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 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)35is
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 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) 35is 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)35is
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
4.8 s
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 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)35is
213 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 (E89)35isNissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
328 hp
245 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 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
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,244 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 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
611 km
380 mi
643 km
399 mi
CO2 score
210 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
213 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 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) 35isNissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (E89) 35is

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 87 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 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 top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Heaviest

Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 32 km (20 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

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