Car comparison

BMW Z4 (G29) M40ivsNissan 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 (G29)

M40i

340 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2018-2022
VS

Nissan 370Z Roadster · Facelift 2012

3.7 V6

328 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2017

Comparison overview

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BMW Z4 (G29) M40i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,535 kg
    3,384 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    703 km
    437 mi
  • Largest trunk
    281 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (G29)M40iNissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Power
340hp254kW
328hp245kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
363Nm268lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,885kg4,156lb
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
57.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
73.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
15.2s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
703km437mi
Calculated
643km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
3,696cc226cu in
Length
4,324mm170in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,864mm73in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,304mm51in
1,325mm52in
Wheelbase
2,470mm97in
2,550mm100in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,589mm63in
1,595mm63in
Ground clearance
114mm4in
-
Trunk volume
281L
140L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
52L
72L
CO2 emissions
168g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z4 (G29) M40iNissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6PowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (G29) M40i: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 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 (G29)M40iNissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.2 s
19.0 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
340 hp
254 kW
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
328 hp
245 kW

BMW Z4 (G29) M40i 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 (G29) M40i: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
500 Nm
369 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 (G29)M40i
1,535 kg
3,384 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 (G29)M40i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
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 (G29)M40i4.5 s
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V65.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 (G29) M40i and Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: 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 (G29)M40i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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 (G29) M40i and Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: 3.8 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 (G29)M40i
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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 (G29)M40i
703 km
437 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 (G29)M40i
340 hp
254 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
328 hp
245 kW
5.5 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 (G29)M40i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,324 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,304 mm
51.3 in
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Power
328 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (G29)M40i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Power
328 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

BMW Z4 (G29) M40i 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 (G29)M40i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.5 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 (G29)M40i
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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 (G29)M40iNissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
328 hp
245 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,324 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,304 mm
51.3 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
703 km
437 mi
643 km
399 mi
CO2 score
168 g/km
-
Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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 (G29) M40iNissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (G29) M40i

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 137 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 60 km (37 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 141 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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