BMW Z4 Roadster (2013 – 2016) vs Nissan 370Z Nismo (2013 – 2014): specs compared

The Nissan 370Z Nismo is the more powerful of the two, with up to 350 hp against 340 hp. The BMW Z4 Roadster is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 5.4 s. The Nissan 370Z Nismo has the higher top speed: 261 km/h against 249 km/h. The BMW Z4 Roadster uses less fuel, from 6.8 L/100 km against 10.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,395 kg against 1,535 kg. At 4,404 mm, the Nissan 370Z Nismo is 165 mm longer than the BMW Z4 Roadster.

Specification BMW Z4 Roadster BMW Z4 Roadster 2013 – 2016 Nissan 370Z Nismo Nissan 370Z Nismo 2013 – 2014
Overview
Origin Germany Japan
Documented years 2013 – 2016 2013 – 2014
Body style Roadster · Convertible —
Variants 9 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Manual
Performance
Power 156 – 340 hp 354 hp
Torque 240 – 500 Nm 371 Nm
0–100 km/h 4.8 – 8.1 s 5.4 s
Top speed 220 – 249 km/h 261 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 6.8 – 9.4 L/100 km 10.6 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,239 mm 4,404 mm
Width 1,791 mm 1,844 mm
Height 1,290 mm 1,316 mm
Wheelbase 2,497 mm 2,550 mm
Curb weight 1,395 – 1,525 kg 1,535 kg

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