The Comparative Analysis :

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i Automatic (13 - 16) vs. Nissan 350Z Roadster (05 - 05)

€ 39,600
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i Automatic (13 - 16) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
€ 37,600
 Nissan 350Z Roadster (05 - 05) Nissan 350Z Roadster
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Nissan 350Z Roadster.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Nissan 350Z Roadster
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i Automatic (13 - 16)
70.5
76.8
52.2
Blueprint Nissan 350Z Roadster (05 - 05)
71.5
79.3
70.5 in
Width
71.5 in
76.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
50.8 in
Height
52.2 in
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i Automatic (13 - 16)
98.3
166.9
Blueprint Nissan 350Z Roadster (05 - 05)
104.3
169.7
166.9 in
Length
169.7 in
98.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Nissan 350Z Roadster
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i Automatic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.57 %
Nissan 350Z Roadster (05 - 05)

General

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Nissan 350Z Roadster
E89
Generation
Z33
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
Nissan VQ
N20-B20
Engine Code
VQ35DE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
181 hp
276 hp
Nissan 350Z Roadster
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
268 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
199 lb‑ft
268 lb‑ft
Nissan 350Z Roadster

Performance

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Nissan 350Z Roadster
144 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan 350Z Roadster

▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
18.21 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
35 mpg
20 mpg
Nissan 350Z Roadster
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
425 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
503 mi
425 mi
Nissan 350Z Roadster
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).
221.6 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
128.7 kWh
221.6 kWh
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3 und D4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
451 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Nissan 350Z Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
243 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data