Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Nissan Quest | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 118.1 in | -4.5 in |
Length | 191.2 in | 200.8 in | -9.6 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 77.6 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 71.5 in | -12.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3659 lb. | 4367 lb. | -708 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 42.1 in | -4.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 64.5 in | -7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 43.8 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 41.6 in | -4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 63.2 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 66.0 in | -66 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 36.7 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.0 in | -40 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.2 in | -61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.6 in | -49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.5 in | -40.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -43.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.6 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -17.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.6 | 63.6 ft3 | -46 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.3 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -50.1 ft3 |
2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2011 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
The seats are deeply upholstered and have generous side bolsters. Beneath the deep cushions there seems to be a well-designed form that bodes well for long trips. see full Nissan Quest review |