2021 Nissan Altima vs 2021 BMW 5 Series
Overview | |
MSRP$54,200 | MSRP$24,550 |
Listings17 | Listings23 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
2021 BMW 5 Series Reviews SummaryBMW was once known for sports sedans, and the 5 Series was one of the most prolific of those sedans. Sitting between the 3 Series and 7 Series in size and price, previous generations of 5 Series were known for a balance of performance and luxury, with impeccable engineering throughout. Today, the BMW 5 Series is largely irrelevant. The 3 Series is now so big that there is less reason to upgrade, and most buyers are more interested in SUVs anyway. The competition—including the Audi A6, Jaguar XF, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Volvo S90—has also gotten better. That doesn’t mean BMW has given up on the 5 Series. The current generation (codename G30) arrived for the 2017 model year, but it gets a midcycle refresh (or LCI, short for “Life Cycle Impulse,” in BMW speak) for 2021. Major updates include a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, a bigger infotainment touchscreen, and subtle styling changes. The 2021 BMW 5 Series sedan is not like the 5 Series models of old. That may drive away hardcore car fans, but the 2021 model makes a strong case to new-car buyers, maintaining sportier-than-average driving dynamics, along with the tech and luxury features expected of a car in this segment. | |
2021 Nissan Altima Reviews SummaryThe 2021 Nissan Altima is a popular midsize sedan now in the third year of its sixth generation of production. The Altima debuted as a 1993 model and has spent the decades nudged from the spotlight by the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, despite continuous evolution and improvement over the years. Don’t feel bad for the Altima—it has a lot of fans, and some innovative features it hopes will allow it to take centre stage someday. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 248 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 182 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower182 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway39 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 248 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 182 hp I4 |
Torque257 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque178 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower182 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway39 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.0 cu ft | Cargo Space15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3765 lbs | Curb Weight3207 lbs |
Height58.2 in | Height56.7 in |
Length195.8 in | Length192.9 in |
Width83.7 in | Width72.9 in |
Wheelbase117.1 in | Wheelbase111.2 in |
Maximum Payload800 lbs | Maximum Payload1121 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $54,200 | $24,550 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | BMW was once known for sports sedans, and the 5 Series was one of the most prolific of those sedans. Sitting between the 3 Series and 7 Series in size and price, previous generations of 5 Series were known for a balance of performance and luxury, with impeccable engineering throughout. Today, the BMW 5 Series is largely irrelevant. The 3 Series is now so big that there is less reason to upgrade, and most buyers are more interested in SUVs anyway. The competition—including the Audi A6, Jaguar XF, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Volvo S90—has also gotten better. That doesn’t mean BMW has given up on the 5 Series. The current generation (codename G30) arrived for the 2017 model year, but it gets a midcycle refresh (or LCI, short for “Life Cycle Impulse,” in BMW speak) for 2021. Major updates include a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, a bigger infotainment touchscreen, and subtle styling changes. The 2021 BMW 5 Series sedan is not like the 5 Series models of old. That may drive away hardcore car fans, but the 2021 model makes a strong case to new-car buyers, maintaining sportier-than-average driving dynamics, along with the tech and luxury features expected of a car in this segment. | The 2021 Nissan Altima is a popular midsize sedan now in the third year of its sixth generation of production. The Altima debuted as a 1993 model and has spent the decades nudged from the spotlight by the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, despite continuous evolution and improvement over the years. Don’t feel bad for the Altima—it has a lot of fans, and some innovative features it hopes will allow it to take centre stage someday. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | 2.5L 182 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm | 182 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 39 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | 2.5L 182 hp I4 |
Torque | 257 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm | 182 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 39 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.0 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3765 lbs | 3207 lbs |
Height | 58.2 in | 56.7 in |
Length | 195.8 in | 192.9 in |
Width | 83.7 in | 72.9 in |
Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 111.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 800 lbs | 1121 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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