Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW X5 | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | 4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6300 350 lb-ft@3400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 109.3 in | 6.2 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 190.6 in | 0.5 in |
Width | 76.1 in | 73.2 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 69.5 in | 57.8 in | 11.7 in |
Curb Weight | 5335 lb. | 3556 lb. | 1779 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 38.5 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 56.3 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.4 in | -53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 43.8 in | -3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.4 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 55.1 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 34.6 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.1 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | -7.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.9 ft3 | 14.2 | 7.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.8 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 47.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 BMW X5.
2011 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review |