2009 BMW Z4 vs 2009 Nissan 370Z - The Car Connection

2009 BMW Z4

2009 Nissan 370Z

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2-Door Roadster sDrive30i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Z4 2-Door Roadster sDrive30i	19	28	$42,090	$45,750
Z4 2-Door Roadster sDrive35i	18	25	$47,520	$51,650

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2-Door Coupe Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
370Z 2-Door Coupe Automatic	18	26	$29,259	$31,230
370Z 2-Door Coupe Automatic Touring	18	26	$33,122	$35,760
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual	18	26	$28,043	$29,930
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual NISMO	18	26	$36,551	$39,130
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual Touring	18	26	$31,919	$34,460

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$42,090

$29,259

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$45,750

$31,230

Monthly Payment Estimate

$763 / month

$521 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2009 BMW Z4 isn't a lightweight, basic roadster anymore, but it's a comfortable and exhilarating touring sports car that leaves a lot of flexibility.

The Nissan Z has never occupied the top spot in the performance world—and it doesn't now—but it's still a great performance car that starts just under $30,000.

TCC Likes

Tight hardtop
Velvety, responsive engines
Excellent dual-clutch automatic

Edgy styling
332-horsepower V-6!
Rev-matching manual transmission

TCC Dislikes

Tight cabin and low windshield header
Steering ratio feels too quick
Unimpressive standard sound system

Lots of tire noise
Prominent drivetrain noise
Thrifty interior

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two-Seater

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

42.9

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

54.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

51.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

38.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.3

54.4

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.4

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

98.3

100.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

35.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.5

72.8

Track Width, Front (in)

59.5

60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

4.84

Length, Overall (in)

166.9

167.2

Height, Overall (in)

50.8

51.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

8.0

6.9

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x - TBD -

13.0 x 0.6

Brake Type

Pwr-Assisted

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x - TBD -

13.0 x 1.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.1

32.8

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.0

2.6

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

34.7

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.4

13.5

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/45R17

225/50WR18

Spare Tire Size

T145/80D17

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45R17

245/45WR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3241

3278

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

18 x 9.0

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

18 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

9.0

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

147

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas I6

Gas V6

Fuel System

- TBD -

SMPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

220 @ 2600

270 @ 5200

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0L/182.8

3.7L/- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

255 @ 6600

332 @ 7000

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.27

3.36

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

0.86

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.50

4.92

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

2.04

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.19

3.97

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.01

3.19

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Summary

Body Style

2 Dr Conv

2 door coupe

Vehicle Name

BMW Z4

Nissan 370Z

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

- TBD -

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

- TBD -

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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