The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 350Z Coupé (07 - 09) vs. BMW 330xi Coupé Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 38,200
€ 47,100
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘ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 10.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the BMW 330xi Coupé.
Nissan 350Z Coupé
BMW 330xi Coupé
52.2
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
52.2 in
Height
54.9 in
104.3
169.9
108.7
180.3
169.9 in
Length
180.3 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan 350Z Coupé
BMW 330xi Coupé
3369 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
7.95 %
General
Nissan 350Z Coupé
BMW 330xi Coupé
Z33
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan 350Z Coupé
BMW 330xi Coupé
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Nissan VQ
Engine Series
BMW N53
VQ35HR
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Nissan 350Z Coupé
309 hp
268 hp
BMW 330xi Coupé
264 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Nissan 350Z Coupé
264 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 330xi Coupé
Performance
Nissan 350Z Coupé
BMW 330xi Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 350Z Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi Coupé
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10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Coupé
10.9 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
BMW 330xi Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 350Z Coupé
BMW 330xi Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Nissan 350Z Coupé
20 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 330xi Coupé
14 mpg
city
21 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
425 mi
Range
490 mi
Nissan 350Z Coupé
425 mi
490 mi
BMW 330xi Coupé
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
151.6 kWh
Nissan 350Z Coupé
221.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW 330xi Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
451 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 350Z Coupé
BMW 330xi Coupé
3
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
644 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
