2008 BMW 525 vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 525 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2008 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 172 kg more than 2011 Nissan 370Z.
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, 2008 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 525 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
