2011 BMW 535 vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 535 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2011 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 347 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z.
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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 535 | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 535 | Z |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1493 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4905 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1315 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
