The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420i Coupé Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. Nissan 370Z Coupé (09 - 13)
€ 39,700
€ 38,800
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 420i Coupé is 15.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Nissan 370Z Coupé.
BMW 420i Coupé
Nissan 370Z Coupé
54.2
71.9
79.4
51.6
72.6
80.5
71.9 in
Width
72.6 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
54.2 in
Height
51.6 in
110.6
182.6
100.4
167.3
182.6 in
Length
167.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 420i Coupé
Nissan 370Z Coupé
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
BMW 420i Coupé
Nissan 370Z Coupé
F32
Generation
Z34
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 420i Coupé
Nissan 370Z 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
VQ37VHR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.7 L / 181 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
324 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 420i Coupé
181 hp
324 hp
Nissan 370Z Coupé
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
268 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
BMW 420i Coupé
199 lb‑ft
268 lb‑ft
Nissan 370Z Coupé
Performance
BMW 420i Coupé
Nissan 370Z Coupé
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 420i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 370Z Coupé
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19.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.69 lb/hp
BMW 420i Coupé
19.12 lb/hp
10.69 lb/hp
Nissan 370Z Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 420i Coupé
Nissan 370Z Coupé
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 420i Coupé
43 mpg
22 mpg
Nissan 370Z Coupé
33 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
678 mi
Range
422 mi
BMW 420i Coupé
678 mi
422 mi
Nissan 370Z Coupé
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
200.8 kWh
BMW 420i Coupé
104.1 kWh
200.8 kWh
Nissan 370Z Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 420i Coupé
Nissan 370Z Coupé
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
2
981 lb
Maximum Payload
505 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
