What Do I Buy: BMW 240i or Nissan Z?

At first, it looks like a question no one is ever going ask, but both BMW M240i and Nissan Z appeal to the same person so I’m told.

When a mate buys a car, I always like a debrief on the process. As I drill down into the motivation I have to ask, “can these two cars really match expectation of the same buyers?”

We’ll just call him “J” for now. J has a fairly extensive history when it comes to owning the nippiest of the auto industry’s best metal. Adorning the drive have been a couple of (V8) Commodores, a bevy of BMWs, and much other gorgeousness, including the currentl humble entry-level VW Polo doing daily duty.

As with us all, needs and circumstances change, and as fortunes fluctuate, the budget fits to suit.

The similarities are slim at best. Both are 2-door sports cars, but one is a 2-seater and the other, a 2+2. They both have automatic transmissions, and 8speed for the BMW and 9-speed in the Nissan. They both have in-line 6-cylinder engines and both are under $100,000.

BMW M240i is a rear-wheel-biased AWD 2 door coupé, with 2 cramped seats in back. There is no doubting the obvious difference in interior fittings and fixtures, with the BMW having a more expensive feel. That look and feel comes at a $16,000 premium over the Nissan Z.

Nissan Z is also a 2-door coupé, but has no back seats, decorative or otherwise. There is a manual option if you fancy shift-em-yourselfers, and it has a retro feel engaging with the Z heritage dating back to the 60’s. The most important difference is the rear-wheel-drive that gives the Z a genuine sports car drive experience.

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ABOVE: 2023 Nissan Z and BMW M240i

Both cars have racing heritage, and both cars have good and bad points.

J loves a badge, who doesn’t?

The M240i has a 0-100 of 4.3 seconds from the 285 kW / 500 Nm 6-pot. It feels properly fast, and there is no doubting the scud-like performance and superb handling feel genuinely M-esque. Directional changes are pin sharp, and daily ride makes for an extremely pleasant commute. There is much to love.

The Nissan Z has a beguiling retro drive feel, as specified by its creator, a very animated Tamura-san. Both Nissan Z transmissions come with inbuilt launch control once Sport Mode is selected, giving the Z car proper track cred. Although not published, the 0-100 sprint is reported to be around 4.3 – 4.7 seconds.

My Advice:

It is almost impossible to compare the two cars. They have completely different personalities and drive experiences, and are a world apart in looks. Perhaps that is as well, given the many personalities of the buyer.

The Nissan Z’s looks appeal to me more than those of the BMW, but the BMW interior takes “premium “by the scruff of the very posh neck. BMW cabins have a common thread, obvious class, whether you like the design or not.

The drive feel is also completely different. The M240i is magnificently precise, but has a slightly detached , computer-driven feel. The Nissan Z has handling as expected from a RWD coupé. The tail feels like it might break loose at any moment, but even under extremes of Launch Control it stayed as neat as a pin. The test were done on a moist aircraft runway, complete with puddles and misty drifts of Victorian drizzle.

The Z requires a little more skill, especially in those tight bends.

Conclusion:

Not with the wisdom of Solomon would I want to make this buying decision. The BMW probably drives a little better, but the Nissan is far more involving. Its new engine and transmission combo is perfection. For the record, I’d choose the 9-speed automatic. Whodathunkit?

The choice is an impossible one, so ignoring the price difference for a moment, do you want AWD grip, or RWD immersion?

I’m still steaming-under-the-collar about BMW renting wireless Apple CarPlay, heated Steering Wheel, and Heated Seats, via subscription, but not enough to turn me off what is obviously a sensational car.

There is no doubt the BMW M240i is the better car, but the Nissan is the one I’d take home.

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