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2011 BMW 5-Series and 2009 Nissan Quest Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
| Model | BMW 5-Series | Nissan Quest | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 124.0 in | -7.1 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 204.1 in | -11 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 77.6 in | -4.4 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 71.9 in | -14.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3814 lb. | 4291 lb. | -477 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.7 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 63.7 in | -5.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 65.6 in | -65.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.7 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 41.7 in | -3.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 66.2 in | -10 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 67.4 in | -67.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 42.1 in | -6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.6 in | -61.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.6 in | -39.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | -45.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -13.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 | 87.7 ft3 | -69.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 ft3 | 145.7 ft3 | -127.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 5-Series
| 2011 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 |
| 2011 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Nissan Quest
| 2009 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Superior to other minivans in ease of entry, available legroom, and comfort. see full Nissan Quest review |
| 2009 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seat is not as comfortable as Chrysler or Toyota. This is not an issue except for very long trips (6-8 hrs). see full Nissan Quest review |
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