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Nissan Altima (2006) vs. BMW 5-Series (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Nissan Altima and 2011 BMW 5-Series specs.

2006 Nissan Altima and 2011 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2006 2011  
Model Nissan Altima BMW 5-Series  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5800
249 lb-ft@4400		 turbocharged
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5500
450 lb-ft@1750		  
Transmission 5-speed manual 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.2 in 116.9 in -6.7 in
Length 192.3 in 193.1 in -0.8 in
Width 70.4 in 73.2 in -2.8 in
Height 57.9 in 57.6 in 0.3 in
Curb Weight 3227 lb. 4376 lb. -1149 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 18.5 gal. 1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.8 in 40.5 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.3 in 58.3 in -2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 0.0 in 53 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.9 in 41.4 in 2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 38.3 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.0 in 56.2 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.5 in 0.0 in 54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.4 in 36.1 in 0.3 in
Total Legroom 80.3 in (over 2 rows) 77.5 in (over 2 rows) 2.8 in
Cargo Volume 15.6 ft3 18.4 ft3 -2.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Altima

2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review
2005 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review
2007 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review
 

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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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