BMW i8 (2014 – 2018) vs Nissan 370Z Nismo (2014 – 2021): specs compared
The BMW i8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 362 hp against 344 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 s against 5.2 s. It uses less fuel, from 2.1 L/100 km against 10.6 L/100 km. The Nissan 370Z Nismo is the lighter car, from 1,500 kg against 1,560 kg. At 4,689 mm, the BMW i8 is 280 mm longer than the Nissan 370Z Nismo.
| Specification |
BMW
i8
2014 – 2018
|
Nissan
370Z Nismo
2014 – 2021
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2018 | 2014 – 2021 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Hybrid | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 362 hp | 350 – 355 hp |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 374 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 s | 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 2.1 L/100 km | 10.6 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,689 mm | 4,409 mm |
| Width | 1,943 mm | 1,869 mm |
| Height | 1,293 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,560 kg | 1,500 – 1,556 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.