The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 370Z Coupé Automatic (09 - 13) vs. BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13)
€ 43,400
€ 68,000
€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Nissan 370Z Coupé is 14.4 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 4.5 inches lower than the BMW M3 Coupé.
Nissan 370Z Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
51.6
72.6
80.5
56.1
71
77.8
72.6 in
Width
71 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
51.6 in
Height
56.1 in
100.4
167.3
108.7
181.7
167.3 in
Length
181.7 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan 370Z Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.36 %
General
Nissan 370Z Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
Z34
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan 370Z Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Nissan VQ
Engine Series
BMW S65
VQ37VHR
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.7 L / 181 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
324 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Nissan 370Z Coupé
324 hp
414 hp
BMW M3 Coupé
268 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Nissan 370Z Coupé
268 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Coupé
Performance
Nissan 370Z Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 370Z Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
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10.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
Nissan 370Z Coupé
10.77 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 370Z Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Nissan 370Z Coupé
22 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
15 mpg
city
13 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
426 mi
Range
316 mi
Nissan 370Z Coupé
426 mi
316 mi
BMW M3 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).
235 kWh
Nissan 370Z Coupé
198.9 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 370Z Coupé
BMW M3 Coupé
3
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
478 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
