The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 350Z Coupé (07 - 09) vs. BMW 430d Coupé Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 38,200
€ 49,600
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan 350Z Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the BMW 430d Coupé.
Nissan 350Z Coupé
BMW 430d Coupé
52.2
71.5
79.3
54.2
71.9
79.4
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
52.2 in
Height
54.2 in
104.3
169.9
110.6
182.6
169.9 in
Length
182.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan 350Z Coupé
BMW 430d Coupé
3369 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.39 %
General
Nissan 350Z Coupé
BMW 430d Coupé
Z33
Generation
F32
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan 350Z Coupé
BMW 430d Coupé
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Nissan VQ
Engine Series
BMW N57
VQ35HR
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Nissan 350Z Coupé
309 hp
254 hp
BMW 430d Coupé
264 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Nissan 350Z Coupé
264 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 430d Coupé
Performance
Nissan 350Z Coupé
BMW 430d Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 350Z Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 430d Coupé
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10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.02 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Coupé
10.9 lb/hp
14.02 lb/hp
BMW 430d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 350Z Coupé
BMW 430d Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Nissan 350Z Coupé
20 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 430d Coupé
14 mpg
city
41 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
425 mi
Range
723 mi
Nissan 350Z Coupé
425 mi
723 mi
BMW 430d 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).
100.7 kWh
Nissan 350Z Coupé
221.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 430d Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
451 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 350Z Coupé
BMW 430d Coupé
3
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
644 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
