BMW Z4 3.0i vs Nissan 350Z Roadster
| Category | Nissan 350Z Roadster | BMW Z4 3.0i |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.5 l V6 | 3.0 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 280 / 276 | 231 / 228 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 363 / 268 | 300 / 221 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1615 / 3560 | 1401 / 3089 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 173 / 171 | 165 / 163 |
Lap Times
| Track | Nissan 350Z Roadster | BMW Z4 3.0i |
|---|---|---|
| Vairano Handling Course | 1:25.61 | 1:24.67 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:20.10 | 1:18.10 |
| Tsukuba | 1:08.94 | 1:08.73 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Nissan 350Z Roadster | BMW Z4 3.0i |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.5 s | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 27.1 s | 26.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 20.6 s | 20.1 s |
| 0 - 30 mph | 2.1 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 3.2 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 4.4 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.5 s | 5.3 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 7.8 s | 8.3 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 9.8 s | 9.2 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 12.4 s | 12.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 15.3 s | 14.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.3 s @ 82.6 mph | 10.4 s @ 82.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.2 s @ 98.2 mph | 14.0 s @ 99.4 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 24.4 s @ 119.9 mph | 24.3 s @ 120.5 mph |
General performance
| Category | Nissan 350Z Roadster | BMW Z4 3.0i |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 252 kph (156 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) |
| 600ft slalom | 106.5 kph (66.2 mph) | 111.0 kph (69.0 mph) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.87 g (9 m/s²) | 0.92 g (9 m/s²) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 36 m (119 ft) | 34 m (110 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Nissan 350Z Roadster | BMW Z4 3.0i |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 96 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 94 | 100 |
| Overall | 95 | 100 |
Verdict
Z4 3.0i is the fastest by a small margin.
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