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Nissan Z vs. BMW 2 Series

$44,110*
$40,775*
Nissan Z Starting Market Average is unequipped
$39,064
Ratings Unavailable
Lease Prices Unavailable
Lease Prices Unavailable
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18 city/24 hwy*
26 city/35 hwy*
3.0L V6 Twin-Turbo
2.0L I4 Turbo*
RWD
RWD*
Nissan Z Automatic Emergency Braking is standard
BMW 2 Series Automatic Emergency Braking is standard
3 yr / 36k mi
4 yr / 50k mi
400 hp*
255 hp*
Nissan Z Blind Spot System is standard
BMW 2 Series Blind Spot System is standard
Nissan Z Surround View Camera is unequipped
BMW 2 Series Surround View Camera is optional
Nissan Z Adaptive Cruise Control is standard
BMW 2 Series Adaptive Cruise Control is unequipped
Nissan Z Remote Engine Start is unequipped
BMW 2 Series Remote Engine Start is standard
Nissan Z Parking Sensors is standard
BMW 2 Series Parking Sensors is standard
Nissan Z Multi-Zone Climate Control is unequipped
BMW 2 Series Multi-Zone Climate Control is standard
Nissan Z Premium Audio is optional
BMW 2 Series Premium Audio is optional
Gas
Gas
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
400 hp*
255 hp*
6400 rpm
5000 rpm*
350 lb-ft*
295 lb-ft*
1600 rpm*
1550 rpm*
3.0 L
2.0 L*
V
Inline
6 cylinder
4 cylinder*
Twin-Turbo
Turbocharged
Nissan Z Variable Valvetrain is standard
BMW 2 Series Variable Valvetrain is unequipped
Double Overhead
Double Overhead
24 valve
16 valve
10.3
10.2*
Nissan Z Eco Mode is unequipped
BMW 2 Series Eco Mode is standard
Nissan Z Sport Mode is optional
BMW 2 Series Sport Mode is standard
18 MPG*
26 MPG*
24 MPG*
35 MPG*
20 MPG*
30 MPG*
Nissan Z Start/Stop System is unequipped
BMW 2 Series Start/Stop System is standard
Nissan Z Regenerative Braking is unequipped
BMW 2 Series Regenerative Braking is standard
Manual*
Automatic
Not Standard*
Paddles*
Nissan Z Dual Clutch Transmission is unequipped
BMW 2 Series Dual Clutch Transmission is optional
6*
8*
LED
LED
Nissan Z Auto On/Off Headlights is standard
BMW 2 Series Auto On/Off Headlights is standard
Nissan Z Auto On/Off High Beams is standard
BMW 2 Series Auto On/Off High Beams is standard
Variable Intermittent
Rain Sensing
Nissan Z Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) is standard
BMW 2 Series Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) is standard
LED
Standard
Nissan Z Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors is standard
BMW 2 Series Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors is standard
Black
Body Color
Nissan Z Heated Side Mirrors is optional
BMW 2 Series Heated Side Mirrors is standard
Nissan Z Memory Side Mirrors is unequipped
BMW 2 Series Memory Side Mirrors is standard
Manual
Power
Nissan Z Power Side Mirrors is standard
BMW 2 Series Power Side Mirrors is standard
Nissan Z Moonroof is unequipped
Not Standard*
Nissan Z Panoramic Moonroof is unequipped
BMW 2 Series Panoramic Moonroof is optional
Nissan Z Hands-free Trunk/Liftgate is unequipped
Not Standard*
Nissan Z Automatic Parking is unequipped
Not Standard*
18 in*
18 in*
18 in*
18 in*
Alloy
Alloy
P245/45R18*
P205/50R17*
P245/45R18*
P205/50R17*
All-Season*
All-Season*
Yokohama*
BMW 2 Series Tire Brand is unequipped
Nissan Z Spare Tire Type is unequipped
Not Standard*
Nissan Z Inflator Kit is unequipped
BMW 2 Series Inflator Kit is standard
Cloth*
Premium Synthetic
Front
Front
Unavailable*
10 way
Unavailable*
10 way*
Manual*
Not Standard*
Manual*
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Multi-Level
Bucket
Bucket
Nissan Z Driver Seat Memory is unequipped
2 setting
Nissan Z Second Row Seating is unequipped
Bench
Nissan Z 2nd Row Split-Folding Seatback is unequipped
60/40
Nissan Z 2nd Row Center Armrest is unequipped
BMW 2 Series 2nd Row Center Armrest is standard
Nissan Z 2nd Row Trunk Pass-Through is unequipped
BMW 2 Series 2nd Row Trunk Pass-Through is standard
Nissan Z 2nd Row Seat Fold/Remove is unequipped
Folding
Nissan Z Floor Mats is optional
BMW 2 Series Floor Mats is standard
Nissan Z Power Windows is standard
BMW 2 Series Power Windows is standard
Nissan Z Power Locks is standard
BMW 2 Series Power Locks is standard
Nissan Z Remote Keyless Entry is standard
BMW 2 Series Remote Keyless Entry is standard
Nissan Z Remote Engine Start is unequipped
BMW 2 Series Remote Engine Start is standard
Nissan Z Proximity Keyless Entry is standard
BMW 2 Series Proximity Keyless Entry is standard
Nissan Z Keyless Ignition is standard
BMW 2 Series Keyless Ignition is standard
Nissan Z Garage Door Opener is optional
BMW 2 Series Garage Door Opener is optional
Auto
Dual-Zone
Nissan Z Rear Climate Control is unequipped
Auto
Nissan Z Dash Material is unequipped
Plastic
Cloth*
Leatherette and Plastic
Nissan Z Interior Trim is unequipped
Plastic*
Leather
Leather
Nissan Z Audio Steering Wheel Controls is standard
BMW 2 Series Audio Steering Wheel Controls is standard
Nissan Z Heated Steering Wheel is unequipped
BMW 2 Series Heated Steering Wheel is optional
Adaptive Cruise Control
Cruise Control*
Nissan Z Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror is standard
BMW 2 Series Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror is standard
Nissan Z External Temperature Display is standard
BMW 2 Series External Temperature Display is standard
Front
Front and Rear
Nissan Z Ambient Lighting is unequipped
Not Standard*
4 way
BMW 2 Series Manual Driver Seat is unequipped
4 way
BMW 2 Series Manual Passenger Seat is unequipped
Nissan Z AM/FM is standard
BMW 2 Series AM/FM is standard
Nissan Z Satellite Radio is standard
BMW 2 Series Satellite Radio is standard
Nissan Z HD Radio is unequipped
BMW 2 Series HD Radio is standard
6 speaker*
7 speaker
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Front
Front
Nissan Z Bluetooth Streaming Audio is standard
BMW 2 Series Bluetooth Streaming Audio is standard
Nissan Z Infotainment System is standard
BMW 2 Series Infotainment System is standard
8.0 in*
6.5 in
Nissan Z Touch Screen is standard
BMW 2 Series Touch Screen is unequipped
Nissan Z Bluetooth Hands-Free is standard
BMW 2 Series Bluetooth Hands-Free is standard
Nissan Z Voice Command is standard
BMW 2 Series Voice Command is unequipped
Nissan Z In-Car WiFi is optional
BMW 2 Series In-Car WiFi is standard
Front
Front
Nissan Z Navigation is optional
BMW 2 Series Navigation is standard
Nissan Z Apple CarPlay is standard
BMW 2 Series Apple CarPlay is standard
Nissan Z Android Auto is standard
BMW 2 Series Android Auto is standard
Nissan Z Bluetooth is standard
BMW 2 Series Bluetooth is standard
Nissan Z Amazon Alexa is optional
BMW 2 Series Amazon Alexa is unequipped
Nissan Z Brake Assist is standard
BMW 2 Series Brake Assist is standard
Nissan Z Automatic Braking is standard
BMW 2 Series Automatic Braking is standard
Monitor
Monitor
Warning
Warning*
Nissan Z Forward Collision Warning is unequipped
BMW 2 Series Forward Collision Warning is standard
Nissan Z Backup Camera is standard
BMW 2 Series Backup Camera is standard
Nissan Z Around View Camera is unequipped
BMW 2 Series Around View Camera is optional
Rear
Rear*
Nissan Z Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is standard
BMW 2 Series Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is standard
Nissan Z Alarm is standard
BMW 2 Series Alarm is standard
Nissan Z Heads-up Display (HUD) is unequipped
BMW 2 Series Heads-up Display (HUD) is optional
Nissan Z Traction Control is standard
BMW 2 Series Traction Control is standard
Nissan Z Stability Control is standard
BMW 2 Series Stability Control is standard
Warning Lamp
Warning Lamp
Front
Front
Front
Front and Rear
Nissan Z Knee Airbags is unequipped
BMW 2 Series Knee Airbags is standard
Nissan Z Pedestrian Detection is unequipped
BMW 2 Series Pedestrian Detection is standard
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Nissan Z Sport-Tuned Suspension is optional
BMW 2 Series Sport-Tuned Suspension is unequipped
Nissan Z Active Suspension is unequipped
BMW 2 Series Active Suspension is optional
Not Standard*
Not Standard*
Nissan Z Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) is standard
BMW 2 Series Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) is unequipped
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
3 yr
4 yr
36000 mi
50000 mi
5 yr
4 yr
60000 mi
50000 mi
5 yr
12 yr
Nissan Z Rust Warranty Miles is unequipped
Unlimited mi
3 yr
4 yr
36000 mi
Unlimited mi
2 yr
3 yr
24000 mi
36000 mi
12.6 in*
BMW 2 Series Front Brake Diameter is unequipped
12.1 in*
BMW 2 Series Rear Brake Diameter is unequipped
3.79*
5.0*
2.33*
3.2*
1.62*
2.14*
1.27*
1.72*
1.0*
1.31*
0.8*
1.0*
Unavailable*
0.82*
Unavailable*
0.64
Unavailable*
BMW 2 Series Ninth Gear Ratio is unequipped
3.45*
3.46*
Nissan Z Final Drive Axle Ratio is unequipped
3.91*
38.2 in
39.8 in*
42.9 in
41.8 in*
54.6 in
BMW 2 Series Front Hip Room is unequipped
54.2 in
55.9 in*
Nissan Z Rear Head Room is unequipped
35.0 in*
Nissan Z Rear Leg Room is unequipped
32.2 in*
Nissan Z Rear Shoulder Room is unequipped
51.7 in*
172.4 in
179.0 in*
72.6 in*
72.4 in*
51.8 in
54.8 in*
100.4 in
107.9 in*
4.8 in*
BMW 2 Series Ground Clearance Min is unequipped
34.2 ft
36.4 ft*
3486.0 lbs*
3519.0 lbs*
4479 lbs*
4512 lbs*
993 lbs
990 lbs*
Nissan Z Trunk Volume Max is unequipped
13.8 ft³*
16.4 gal
13.7 gal*
2 passenger
2 passenger
Nissan Z 2nd Row Seat Capacity is unequipped
2 passenger*
2 passenger
4 passenger*
2 passenger
4 passenger*
Nissan Z Cargo Capacity w/All Seats in Place is unequipped
13.8 ft³*

Pricing

When comparing two cars, such as the Nissan Z and the BMW 2 Series, it is important to look at price, fuel economy, and standard features. Starting with price, the Nissan Z is more expensive with a starting MSRP of $44,110 and the similarly equipped BMW 2 Series starts at $40,775.

Fuel Economy

Looking at fuel economy, the BMW 2 Series has significantly better mileage. The BMW 2 Series gets 26 MPG in the city and 35 MPG on the highway. Comparatively, the Nissan Z gets 18 MPG in the city and 24 MPG on the highway.

Interior Features

For the Nissan Z, standard features include Cloth seats, 6 speaker audio system, and LED headlamps. The BMW 2 Series comes with Premium Synthetic seats, 7 speaker audio system, and LED headlamps.