Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Nissan Xterra | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 106.3 in | 7.3 in |
Length | 191.2 in | 178.7 in | 12.5 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 72.8 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 74.9 in | -16.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3659 lb. | 4150 lb. | -491 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 39.9 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 58.3 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.4 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.3 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 58.3 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 46.1 in | -46.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 34.4 in | 1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.6 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -17.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.3 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | -7.4 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 |
2006 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The seats are supportive without being rigid. I like the easy to clean, removable seating material. see full Nissan Xterra review |
2006 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The rear seat on the XTerra is not spacious, but it is sufficient for shorter adults, kids, and pets. At 6'4", I'm cramped and the narrow door opening doesn't help with access. Still, it's far less clastrophobic than the FJ Cruiser. see full Nissan Xterra review |