2009 Nissan 350Z vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2010 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 125 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan 350Z | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | 350Z | 125 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 53 L |
