BMW M3 Coupe (2007 – 2011) vs Nissan GT-R (2007 – 2011): specs compared

The Nissan GT-R is the more powerful of the two, with up to 485 hp against 450 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.5 s against 4.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 311 km/h against 306 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 10.3 L/100 km against 11.2 L/100 km. The BMW M3 Coupe is the lighter car, from 1,530 kg against 1,730 kg.

Specification BMW M3 Coupe BMW M3 Coupe 2007 – 2011 Nissan GT-R Nissan GT-R 2007 – 2011
Overview
Origin Germany Japan
Documented years 2007 – 2011 2007 – 2011
Body style Coupé —
Variants 3 2
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD AWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic
Performance
Power 420 – 450 hp 480 – 485 hp
Torque 400 – 440 Nm 588 Nm
0–100 km/h 4.4 – 4.8 s 3.5 – 3.9 s
Top speed 249 – 306 km/h 311 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 11.2 – 12.7 L/100 km 10.3 – 12.7 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,615 mm 4,656 mm
Width 1,816 mm 1,895 mm
Height 1,417 mm 1,369 mm
Wheelbase 2,761 mm 2,779 mm
Curb weight 1,530 – 1,600 kg 1,730 – 1,740 kg

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