2007 Nissan 350Z vs. 2009 BMW 325
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan 350Z 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 117 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 47 kg more than 2009 BMW 325. 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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325. 2009 BMW 325 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. 2009 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan 350Z | 2009 BMW 325 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | 350Z | 325 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 63 L |