The Comparative Analysis :
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (13 - 16) vs. Nissan 350Z Roadster (07 - 09)
€ 49,600

€ 40,900

€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Nissan 350Z Roadster.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Nissan 350Z Roadster
50.8
70.5
76.8
52.4
71.5
79.3
70.5 in
Width
71.5 in
76.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
50.8 in
Height
52.4 in
98.3
166.9
104.3
169.9
166.9 in
Length
169.9 in
98.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Nissan 350Z Roadster
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3574 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.52 %

General
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Nissan 350Z Roadster
E89
Generation
Z33
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N54
Engine Series
Nissan VQ
N54-B30
Engine Code
VQ35HR

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
302 hp
309 hp
Nissan 350Z Roadster
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
264 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
264 lb‑ft
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Performance
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Nissan 350Z Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan 350Z Roadster
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11.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
11.53 lb/hp
11.57 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
25 mpg
20 mpg
Nissan 350Z Roadster
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
364 mi
Range
414 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
364 mi
414 mi
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Environmental Impact
178.2 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 sDrive35i
178.2 kWh
227.4 kWh
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Nissan 350Z Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
439 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.7 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data