2007 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 1 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, 2006 Nissan 350Z (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 210 kg more than 2007 BMW 530. 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, 2006 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530. 2007 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 530 | 350Z |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
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 | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 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 | 1500 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |