2007 BMW 118 vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 118 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 350Z (309 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118.
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, 2009 Nissan 350Z (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118. 2007 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 118 | 350Z |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |