2006 Nissan 350Z vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 85 kg more than 2006 Nissan 350Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (364 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan 350Z | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | 350Z | 3 Series |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1395 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |