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

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

2011 Nissan LEAF and 2006 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2011 2006  
Model Nissan LEAF BMW 5-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 113.6 in -7.3 in
Length 175.0 in 191.2 in -16.2 in
Width 69.7 in 72.7 in -3 in
Height 61.0 in 58.7 in 2.3 in
Curb Weight 3366 lb. 3648 lb. -282 lb.
Fuel Capacity 0.0 gal. 18.5 gal. -18.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.2 in 37.6 in 3.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.4 in 57.3 in -2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.5 in 0.0 in 51.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.1 in 41.5 in 0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.3 in 37.6 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.5 in 57.2 in -4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 50.0 in 0.0 in 50 in
Legroom, Row 2 31.1 in 36.0 in -4.9 in
Total Legroom 73.2 in (over 2 rows) 77.5 in (over 2 rows) -4.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 14.5 ft3 17.6 ft3 -3.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 0.0 58.3 ft3 -58.3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan LEAF

2011 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric
1-speed automatic FWD
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW 5-Series

2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I have 20 way power seats w/ lumbar. very nice. see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I'm 5' 9" and the front seat room semed cavernous to me. I once had a 6' 5" passenger in the front seat who voiced no complaint. 10. see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
My car did not have either the sports seats nor the comfort seats, both of which I tried and found superior; significantly so. The 'base' seats in my car were not the best seats I've ever had in a car although in fairness, they did not punish my lower back as once did the seats in my Infiniti G35x. They were adequate; more an ally than a foe. They also lacked meaningful thigh or side bolsters and so were clearly the choice of Buick-minded buyers, and so did not invite spirited driving. I score thm a 6. see full BMW 5-Series review
 
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