The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 430d Coupé Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Nissan 350Z Coupé (07 - 09)
€ 49,600
€ 38,200
€ 49,600
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 430d Coupé is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Nissan 350Z Coupé.
BMW 430d Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
54.2
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
54.2 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 430d Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3369 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.39 %
General
BMW 430d Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
F32
Generation
Z33
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 430d Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Nissan VQ
N57-D30
Engine Code
VQ35HR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 430d Coupé
254 hp
309 hp
Nissan 350Z Coupé
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
264 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 430d Coupé
413 lb‑ft
264 lb‑ft
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Performance
BMW 430d Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 430d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 350Z Coupé
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14.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
BMW 430d Coupé
14.02 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 430d Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 430d Coupé
48 mpg
20 mpg
Nissan 350Z Coupé
41 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
723 mi
Range
425 mi
BMW 430d Coupé
723 mi
425 mi
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 430d Coupé
100.7 kWh
221.6 kWh
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
451 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 430d 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
