The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13) vs. Nissan 350Z Coupé (03 - 05)
€ 68,000
€ 34,900
€ 68,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 M3 Coupé is 12 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 4.3 inches taller than the Nissan 350Z Coupé.
BMW M3 Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
56.1
71
77.8
51.8
71.5
79.3
71 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.1 in
Height
51.8 in
108.7
181.7
104.3
169.7
181.7 in
Length
169.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.32 %
General
BMW M3 Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
E92
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 M3 Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
Nissan VQ
S65-B40
Engine Code
VQ35DE
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
414 hp
276 hp
Nissan 350Z Coupé
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
268 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
295 lb‑ft
268 lb‑ft
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Performance
BMW M3 Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 350Z Coupé
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.78 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
8.81 lb/hp
12.78 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
19 mpg
21 mpg
Nissan 350Z Coupé
13 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
316 mi
Range
436 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
316 mi
436 mi
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Environmental Impact
235 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).
216 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
235 kWh
216 kWh
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3 und D4
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Coupé
Nissan 350Z Coupé
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
2
937 lb
Maximum Payload
485 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
