for the price comparison and the availability, the 350z is a much better choice
Nissan 350Z vs BMW M3
| Category | Nissan 350Z (287 PS) | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.5 l V6 | 3.2 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 287 / 283 | 343 / 338 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 371 / 274 | 365 / 269 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1524 / 3360 | 1569 / 3459 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 188 / 186 | 219 / 216 |
| Average price | €35,000 | €54,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Nissan 350Z (287 PS) | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 2.1 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 3.2 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 4.2 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.5 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 7.1 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 8.9 s | 8.1 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 11.1 s | 10.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 13.6 s | 11.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.2 s @ 84.5 mph | 9.4 s @ 91.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.8 s | 13.1 s @ 107.5 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Nissan 350Z (287 PS) | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.0 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.4 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.5 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.7 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.0 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.7 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 9.4 s | 7.9 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 11.2 s | 8.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 14.5 s | 11.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 17.0 s | 14.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 22.2 s | 16.8 s |
| 1000 m | 25.2 s @ 212.0 kph | 24.1 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Nissan 350Z (287 PS) | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.3 s | 5.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.1 s | 7.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 10.4 s | 9.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 4.0 s | 8.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.0 s | 3.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 17.4 s | 12.6 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Nissan 350Z (287 PS) | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 35 m (114 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 150 m (493 ft) | 151 m (496 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 34 m (113 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 53 m (174 ft) | 47 m (155 ft) |
| 100 mph - 0 | 99 m (324 ft) | 103 m (338 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Nissan 350Z (287 PS) | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 251 kph (156 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 18.1 s | 16.9 s |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.50 g (5 m/s²) | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 63.7 kph (39.6 mph) | 67.8 kph (42.1 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 11.8 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.88 g (9 m/s²) | 0.89 g (9 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Nissan 350Z (287 PS) | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 96 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 68 | 100 |
| Overall | 85 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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FastestLaps 1y ago
Obviously. Any old M car has vast "hype tax". Stopped being performance bargains long long time ago.
Lee 4y ago
Looking at the price difference between the 2 cars the BMW is less than impressive.
