Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan Altima | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5800 249 lb-ft@4400 |
5.0L V8 OHC-3v 302 hp@5600 339 lb-ft@2700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 114.7 in | -4.5 in |
Length | 192.3 in | 188.5 in | 3.8 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 75.2 in | -4.8 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 69.8 in | -11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 4743 lb. | -1469 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.9 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 59.9 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.0 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.2 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.8 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 59.8 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 40.0 in | -3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.6 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -13.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.6 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -56.8 ft3 |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seats with warmers are great see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Space is limited for adults in the back espically if the front passenger is tall. Seats are not bucket like the front so if driver takes a hard turn you go flying. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |