Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@5800 255 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 116.9 in | -5.7 in |
Length | 193.5 in | 193.1 in | 0.4 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 73.2 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 57.6 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3436 lb. | 4376 lb. | -940 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.5 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 58.3 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 0.0 in | 53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.4 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.3 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 56.2 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.1 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.5 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | -2.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Nissan Maxima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 5-Series.