The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 370Z Coupé Automatic (09 - 13) vs. BMW 420d Coupé (17 - 19)
€ 43,400
€ 43,700
€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700
ⓘ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 15.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the BMW 420d Coupé.
Nissan 370Z Coupé
BMW 420d Coupé
51.6
72.6
80.5
54.2
71.9
79.4
72.6 in
Width
71.9 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
51.6 in
Height
54.2 in
100.4
167.3
110.6
182.6
167.3 in
Length
182.6 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan 370Z Coupé
BMW 420d Coupé
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.09 %
General
Nissan 370Z Coupé
BMW 420d Coupé
Z34
Generation
F32
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan 370Z Coupé
BMW 420d Coupé
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Nissan VQ
Engine Series
BMW B47
VQ37VHR
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.7 L / 181 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
324 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Nissan 370Z Coupé
324 hp
187 hp
BMW 420d Coupé
268 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nissan 370Z Coupé
268 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 420d Coupé
Performance
Nissan 370Z Coupé
BMW 420d Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 370Z Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 420d Coupé
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10.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Nissan 370Z Coupé
10.77 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 420d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 370Z Coupé
BMW 420d Coupé
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Nissan 370Z Coupé
22 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 420d Coupé
15 mpg
city
46 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
426 mi
Range
843 mi
Nissan 370Z Coupé
426 mi
843 mi
BMW 420d Coupé
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
86.4 kWh
Nissan 370Z Coupé
198.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 420d Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 370Z Coupé
BMW 420d Coupé
3
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
478 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
