The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 350Z Roadster (06 - 07) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 40,600
Nissan 350Z Roadster € 38,800
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan 350Z Roadster is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i.
Nissan 350Z Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
71.5 in
Width
70.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
52.2 in
Height
50.8 in
169.7 in
Length
166.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
98.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan 350Z Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.99 %
General
Nissan 350Z Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Z33
Generation
E89
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan 350Z Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Nissan VQ
Engine Series
BMW N52
VQ35DE
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
297 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6300 rpm
Nissan 350Z Roadster
297 hp
201 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
260 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Nissan 350Z Roadster
260 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Performance
Nissan 350Z Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 350Z Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
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12.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Roadster
12.69 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 350Z Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Nissan 350Z Roadster
20 mpg
29 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
417 mi
Nissan 350Z Roadster
414 mi
417 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
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).
155.3 kWh
Nissan 350Z Roadster
227.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 350Z Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
243 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
3.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data