Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 335 hp@5500 332 lb-ft@1380 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 120.9 in | -11.6 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 200.9 in | -10.3 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 74.9 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 60.6 in | -2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 4409 lb. | -853 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.4 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 60.0 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.1 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.5 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.1 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 40.4 in | -5.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 | -16.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 65.0 ft3 | -50.8 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo.