The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420i Coupé xDrive (13 - 16) vs. Nissan 370Z Nismo (13 - 19)
€ 39,300

€ 46,400

€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400
ⓘ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 9 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 3.2 inches taller than the Nissan 370Z Nismo.
BMW 420i Coupé
Nissan 370Z Nismo
54.8
71.9
79.4
51.6
73.6
81.5
71.9 in
Width
73.6 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
54.8 in
Height
51.6 in
110.6
182.6
100.4
173.6
182.6 in
Length
173.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 420i Coupé
Nissan 370Z Nismo
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3298 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.2 %

General
BMW 420i Coupé
Nissan 370Z Nismo
F32
Generation
Z34
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 420i Coupé
Nissan 370Z Nismo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
Nissan VQ
N20-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
339 hp
at 7400 rpm
BMW 420i Coupé
181 hp
339 hp
Nissan 370Z Nismo
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
274 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
BMW 420i Coupé
199 lb‑ft
274 lb‑ft
Nissan 370Z Nismo
Performance
BMW 420i Coupé
Nissan 370Z Nismo
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan 370Z Nismo
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19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.73 lb/hp
BMW 420i Coupé
19.43 lb/hp
9.73 lb/hp
Nissan 370Z Nismo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 420i Coupé
Nissan 370Z Nismo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 420i Coupé
35 mpg
22 mpg
Nissan 370Z Nismo
26 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
548 mi
Range
422 mi
BMW 420i Coupé
548 mi
422 mi
Nissan 370Z Nismo
Environmental Impact
128.7 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
128.7 kWh
200.8 kWh
Nissan 370Z Nismo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 420i Coupé
Nissan 370Z Nismo
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
2
981 lb
Maximum Payload
670 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data