Nissan 350Z Roadster (2008 – 2009) vs BMW 1 Series Cabriolet (2008 – 2010): specs compared

The Nissan 350Z Roadster is the more powerful of the two, with up to 313 hp against 306 hp. The BMW 1 Series Cabriolet is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.6 s against 6.1 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.9 L/100 km against 14.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,380 kg against 1,624 kg.

Specification Nissan 350Z Roadster Nissan 350Z Roadster 2008 – 2009 BMW 1 Series Cabriolet BMW 1 Series Cabriolet 2008 – 2010
Overview
Origin Japan Germany
Documented years 2008 – 2009 2008 – 2010
Body style Roadster · Convertible Convertible
Variants 1 14
Fuel Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive RWD RWD
Gearbox Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 313 hp 143 – 306 hp
Torque 358 Nm 190 – 400 Nm
0–100 km/h 6.1 s 5.6 – 10.1 s
Top speed 249 km/h 208 – 249 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 14.2 L/100 km 4.9 – 9.4 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,315 mm 4,359 mm
Width 1,816 mm 1,750 mm
Height 1,331 mm 1,410 mm
Wheelbase 2,649 mm 2,659 mm
Curb weight 1,624 kg 1,380 – 1,585 kg

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