The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 370Z Coupé Automatic (09 - 13) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 43,400
€ 85,000
€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Nissan 370Z Coupé is 9.5 inches shorter, 2.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the BMW M3 CSL.
Nissan 370Z Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
51.6
72.6
80.5
53.7
70.1
78
72.6 in
Width
70.1 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
51.6 in
Height
53.7 in
100.4
167.3
107.4
176.9
167.3 in
Length
176.9 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan 370Z Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
12.52 %
General
Nissan 370Z Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
Z34
Generation
E46
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 CSL
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
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Nissan 370Z Coupé
324 hp
355 hp
BMW M3 CSL
268 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Nissan 370Z Coupé
268 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CSL
Performance
Nissan 370Z Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 370Z Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
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10.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
Nissan 370Z Coupé
10.77 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 370Z Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Nissan 370Z Coupé
22 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
15 mpg
city
13 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
426 mi
Range
329 mi
Nissan 370Z Coupé
426 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
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).
225.5 kWh
Nissan 370Z Coupé
198.9 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 370Z Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
3
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
478 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
