Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan Maxima | BMW Z4 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6600 220 lb-ft@2600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 98.3 in | 11 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 166.9 in | 23.7 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 70.5 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 50.8 in | 7 in |
Curb Weight | 3556 lb. | 3241 lb. | 315 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.1 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.3 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.2 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 0.0 in | 36.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 0.0 in | 34.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 42.2 in (over 1 rows) | 36.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 3.3 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 |
2009 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review |