The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 428i Coupé xDrive (13 - 16) vs. Nissan 350Z Coupé (07 - 09)
€ 45,000
€ 38,200
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 428i Coupé is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Nissan 350Z Coupé.
BMW 428i Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
54.8
71.9
79.4
52.2
71.5
79.3
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
54.8 in
Height
52.2 in
110.6
182.6
104.3
169.9
182.6 in
Length
169.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 428i Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3369 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.8 %
General
BMW 428i Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
F32
Generation
Z33
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 428i Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
Nissan VQ
N20-B20
Engine Code
VQ35HR

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 428i Coupé
242 hp
309 hp
Nissan 350Z Coupé
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
264 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 428i Coupé
258 lb‑ft
264 lb‑ft
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Performance
BMW 428i Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 428i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 350Z Coupé
▶ REPLAY
14.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
BMW 428i Coupé
14.62 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 428i Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 428i Coupé
35 mpg
20 mpg
Nissan 350Z Coupé
26 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
548 mi
Range
425 mi
BMW 428i Coupé
548 mi
425 mi
Nissan 350Z Coupé
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).
221.6 kWh
BMW 428i Coupé
128.7 kWh
221.6 kWh
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
451 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 428i Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
2
981 lb
Maximum Payload
644 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data


















