2008 BMW 540 vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 1 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 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 350Z. 2008 BMW 540 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. 2008 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 540 | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 540 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3496 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 297 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
