Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Nissan 350Z | BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6200 274 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 443 hp@5500 479 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 120.7 in | -16.4 in |
Length | 169.8 in | 196.8 in | -27 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 74.8 in | -3.3 in |
Height | 52.1 in | 61.4 in | -9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3339 lb. | 5060 lb. | -1721 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 41.4 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 59.3 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 40.6 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.0 in | -39 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.7 in | -57.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 41.8 in | -41.8 in |
Total Legroom | 42.6 in (over 1 rows) | 82.4 in (over 2 rows) | -39.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.8 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | -10.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 6.8 ft3 | 63.0 ft3 | -56.2 ft3 |
2006 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
2006 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no back seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is much rear visibility. see full Nissan 350Z review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo.