The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 350Z Coupé (03 - 05) vs. BMW 318i Coupé (10 - 13)
€ 34,900
€ 31,700
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 Nissan 350Z Coupé is 11.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the BMW 318i Coupé.
Nissan 350Z Coupé
BMW 318i Coupé
51.8
71.5
79.3
54.9
70.2
78.1
71.5 in
Width
70.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
51.8 in
Height
54.9 in
104.3
169.7
108.7
181.6
169.7 in
Length
181.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan 350Z Coupé
BMW 318i Coupé
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.32 %
General
Nissan 350Z Coupé
BMW 318i Coupé
Z33
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan 350Z Coupé
BMW 318i Coupé
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Nissan VQ
Engine Series
BMW N43
VQ35DE
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Nissan 350Z Coupé
276 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i Coupé
268 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Nissan 350Z Coupé
268 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i Coupé
Performance
Nissan 350Z Coupé
BMW 318i Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 350Z Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Coupé
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12.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Coupé
12.78 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
BMW 318i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 350Z Coupé
BMW 318i Coupé
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Nissan 350Z Coupé
21 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 318i Coupé
15 mpg
city
29 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
436 mi
Range
621 mi
Nissan 350Z Coupé
436 mi
621 mi
BMW 318i Coupé
Environmental Impact
216 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).
119.4 kWh
Nissan 350Z Coupé
216 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 318i Coupé
Euro 3 und D4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 350Z Coupé
BMW 318i Coupé
3
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
485 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
