2011 Nissan 370Z vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan 370Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan 370Z would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 520 weights approximately 217 kg more than 2011 Nissan 370Z.
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 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520. 2012 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan 370Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Nissan 370Z | 2012 BMW 520 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | 370Z | 520 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4247 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1326 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |