The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 370Z Roadster Automatic (13 - 19) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 41,800

€ 45,800

€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan 370Z Roadster is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i.
Nissan 370Z Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
52.2
72.6
80.5
50.8
70.5
76.8
72.6 in
Width
70.5 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
52.2 in
Height
50.8 in
100.4
167.3
98.3
166.9
167.3 in
Length
166.9 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
98.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan 370Z Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.37 %

General
Nissan 370Z Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Z34
Generation
E89
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan 370Z Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Nissan VQ
Engine Series
BMW N52
VQ37VHR
Engine Code
N52-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.7 L / 181 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
324 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Nissan 370Z Roadster
324 hp
254 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
268 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Nissan 370Z Roadster
268 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Performance
Nissan 370Z Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan 370Z Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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10.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.06 lb/hp
Nissan 370Z Roadster
10.38 lb/hp
13.06 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 370Z Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Nissan 370Z Roadster
22 mpg
28 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
15 mpg
city
20 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
411 mi
Range
412 mi
Nissan 370Z Roadster
411 mi
412 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
157.2 kWh
Nissan 370Z Roadster
206.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 370Z Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
791 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data