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Sedan car comparison

Nissan SKYLINE vs Bmw 320

Both are sedan vehicles on New Zealand roads. Based on NZTA fleet data.

Nissan SKYLINE 17,527 on NZ roads
VS
Bmw 320 12,450 on NZ roads
$18/week cheaper to fuel — Bmw 320 at $57/wk vs $75/wk
84.1 kW more power — Nissan SKYLINE at 206.2 kW
Nissan SKYLINE 17,527 in NZ Wins 3 of 4
Bmw 320 12,450 in NZ
Registered in NZ
17,527 ✓
12,450
Fuel Economy
9.5 L/100km
7.3 L/100km ✓
Power
206.2 kW ✓
122.1 kW
Weight
1,778.7 kg ✓
1,802.4 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Seats
5
5
Year Range
1967–2022
1976–2022
Imported New
2%
17%

NZ Registrations Over Time

Registration trend for Nissan SKYLINE vs Bmw 320: comparing annual new registrations in NZ from 2020 onwards. Nissan SKYLINE has more total registrations.

Regional Popularity

Region Nissan SKYLINE Bmw 320
AUCKLAND 5,634 5,557
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 1,723 940
HAMILTON CITY 876 621
TAURANGA CITY 600 413
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 432 223
DUNEDIN CITY 311 269
NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT 360 —
ROTORUA DISTRICT 352 —

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Nissan SKYLINE or Bmw 320?

The Nissan SKYLINE is more common with 17,527 registered in New Zealand compared to 12,450 for the Bmw 320. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Nissan SKYLINE or Bmw 320?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Bmw 320 uses less fuel at 7.3 L/100km compared to 9.5 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Nissan SKYLINE and Bmw 320 the same body type?

Both are classified as Sedan vehicles in the NZTA fleet data. The Nissan SKYLINE is primarily a petrol vehicle while the Bmw 320 runs on petrol.

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

2% of Nissan SKYLINE models were imported new to NZ, while 93% came as used imports. For the Bmw 320, 17% were new and 80% were used imports.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are sourced from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Motor Vehicle Register, current as of 31 March 2026. This covers 3,678,722 registered passenger vehicles in New Zealand.

Data sourced from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Motor Vehicle Register, current as of 31 March 2026.

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Nissan SKYLINE Bmw 320

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