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2006 Nissan 350Z and 2011 BMW 5-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
| Model | Nissan 350Z | BMW 5-Series | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6200 274 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 116.9 in | -12.6 in |
| Length | 169.8 in | 193.1 in | -23.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.2 in | -1.7 in |
| Height | 52.1 in | 57.6 in | -5.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3339 lb. | 4376 lb. | -1037 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.5 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 58.3 in | -4.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.2 in | -56.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.1 in | -36.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 42.6 in (over 1 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | -34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 6.8 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | -11.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan 350Z
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 5-Series
| 2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |
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