The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. Nissan 370Z Coupé Automatic (13 - 19)
€ 85,000
€ 38,800
€ 85,000
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 M3 CSL is 9.5 inches longer, 2.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Nissan 370Z Coupé.
BMW M3 CSL
Nissan 370Z Coupé
53.7
70.1
78
51.6
72.6
80.5
70.1 in
Width
72.6 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
53.7 in
Height
51.6 in
107.4
176.9
100.4
167.3
176.9 in
Length
167.3 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CSL
Nissan 370Z Coupé
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.24 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
Nissan 370Z Coupé
E46
Generation
Z34
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CSL
Nissan 370Z Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S54
Engine Series
Nissan VQ
S54-B32
Engine Code
VQ37VHR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3.7 L / 181 cu in
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
324 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
324 hp
Nissan 370Z Coupé
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
268 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
268 lb‑ft
Nissan 370Z Coupé
Performance
BMW M3 CSL
Nissan 370Z Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 370Z Coupé
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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.38 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
10.38 lb/hp
Nissan 370Z Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
Nissan 370Z Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
22 mpg
Nissan 370Z Coupé
13 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
329 mi
Range
426 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
426 mi
Nissan 370Z Coupé
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
198.9 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
198.9 kWh
Nissan 370Z Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
Nissan 370Z Coupé
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
2
915 lb
Maximum Payload
604 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
