The Comparative Analysis :
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i (09 - 11) vs. Nissan 350Z Roadster (06 - 07)
€ 43,400
€ 40,600
€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i 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 sDrive30i
Nissan 350Z Roadster
50.8
70.5
76.8
52.2
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
98.3
166.9
104.3
169.7
166.9 in
Length
169.7 in
98.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Nissan 350Z Roadster
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.87 %
General
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
Nissan VQ
N52-B30
Engine Code
VQ35DE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
254 hp
297 hp
Nissan 350Z Roadster
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
260 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
229 lb‑ft
260 lb‑ft
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Performance
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Nissan 350Z Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 350Z Roadster
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12.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.69 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
12.93 lb/hp
12.69 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
28 mpg
20 mpg
Nissan 350Z Roadster
19 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
402 mi
Range
414 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
402 mi
414 mi
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
227.4 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
161.1 kWh
227.4 kWh
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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
