2008 Nissan 350Z vs. 2007 BMW 318
To start off, 2008 Nissan 350Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 318 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 105 kg more than 2007 BMW 318. 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, 2008 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318. 2007 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan 350Z | 2007 BMW 318 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | 350Z | 318 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 10 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 63 L |