The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 370Z Coupé (09 - 13) vs. BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06)
€ 38,800
€ 60,100
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,100
ⓘ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 370Z Coupé is 9.5 inches shorter, 2.6 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the BMW M3 Coupé.
Nissan 370Z Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
51.6
72.6
80.5
54
70.1
78
72.6 in
Width
70.1 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
51.6 in
Height
54 in
100.4
167.3
107.5
176.9
167.3 in
Length
176.9 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan 370Z Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
Nissan 370Z Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
Z34
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Nissan 370Z Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Nissan VQ
Engine Series
BMW S54
VQ37VHR
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.7 L / 181 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
324 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Nissan 370Z Coupé
324 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Coupé
268 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Nissan 370Z Coupé
268 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Coupé
Performance
Nissan 370Z Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 370Z Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
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10.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
Nissan 370Z Coupé
10.69 lb/hp
10.24 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 370Z Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Nissan 370Z Coupé
22 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
15 mpg
city
12 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
422 mi
Range
292 mi
Nissan 370Z Coupé
422 mi
292 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
253.8 kWh
Nissan 370Z Coupé
200.8 kWh
253.8 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 370Z Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
3
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
5
505 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
