The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 350Z Roadster (06 - 07) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster M40i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
€ 40,600

€ 61,000

€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Nissan 350Z Roadster is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster M40i.
Nissan 350Z Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
52.2
71.5
79.3
51.3
73.4
79.7
71.5 in
Width
73.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
52.2 in
Height
51.3 in
104.3
169.7
97.2
170.2
169.7 in
Length
170.2 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan 350Z Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.84 %

General
Nissan 350Z Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
Z33
Generation
G29
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan 350Z Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Nissan VQ
Engine Series
BMW B58
VQ35DE
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
297 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan 350Z Roadster
297 hp
335 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
260 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Nissan 350Z Roadster
260 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
Performance
Nissan 350Z Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan 350Z Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
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12.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.59 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Roadster
12.69 lb/hp
10.59 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 350Z Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Nissan 350Z Roadster
20 mpg
33 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
14 mpg
city
26 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
414 mi
Range
455 mi
Nissan 350Z Roadster
414 mi
455 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
Environmental Impact
227.4 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).
134.5 kWh
Nissan 350Z Roadster
227.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 350Z Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
243 lb
Maximum Payload
551 lb
3.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data