2009 BMW M3 vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (354 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (295 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M3 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
