The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420i Coupé (16 - 17) vs. Nissan 350Z Coupé (06 - 07)
€ 37,600
€ 37,900
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 420i Coupé is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Nissan 350Z Coupé.
BMW 420i Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
54.2
71.9
79.4
51.8
71.5
79.3
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
54.2 in
Height
51.8 in
110.6
182.6
104.3
169.7
182.6 in
Length
169.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 420i Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.12 %
General
BMW 420i Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
F32
Generation
Z33
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 420i Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
Nissan VQ
B48-B20
Engine Code
VQ35DE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 420i Coupé
181 hp
297 hp
Nissan 350Z Coupé
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
260 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 420i Coupé
199 lb‑ft
260 lb‑ft
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Performance
BMW 420i Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 420i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 350Z Coupé
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18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.88 lb/hp
BMW 420i Coupé
18.88 lb/hp
11.88 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 420i Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 420i Coupé
41 mpg
20 mpg
Nissan 350Z Coupé
31 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
642 mi
Range
425 mi
BMW 420i Coupé
642 mi
425 mi
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Environmental Impact
109.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
221.6 kWh
BMW 420i Coupé
109.9 kWh
221.6 kWh
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
451 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 420i Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
2
981 lb
Maximum Payload
485 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
