2006 BMW 730 vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 BMW 730. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2007 Nissan 350Z.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan 350Z (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 730. 2006 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 730 | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 730 | 350Z |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 76 L |