The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 350Z Roadster (06 - 07) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
€ 40,600

€ 49,000

€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,000
ⓘ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 sDrive30i.
Nissan 350Z Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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 sDrive30i
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.99 %

General
Nissan 350Z Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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 sDrive30i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Nissan VQ
Engine Series
BMW B48
VQ35DE
Engine Code
B48-B20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
297 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan 350Z Roadster
297 hp
254 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
260 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Nissan 350Z Roadster
260 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Performance
Nissan 350Z Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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12.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.06 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Roadster
12.69 lb/hp
13.06 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 350Z Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Nissan 350Z Roadster
20 mpg
39 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
14 mpg
city
32 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
414 mi
Range
539 mi
Nissan 350Z Roadster
414 mi
539 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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).
113.6 kWh
Nissan 350Z Roadster
227.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 350Z Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
243 lb
Maximum Payload
518 lb
3.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data