2023 BMW 3 Series vs 2023 Nissan Altima
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MSRP$25,630 | MSRP$43,800 |
Listings47 | Listings80 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 |
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2023 Nissan Altima Reviews SummaryThe traditional family sedan segment is taking the brunt of the impact associated with the shift in consumer preferences to SUVs. Nearly all large cars are gone from the marketplace, and the number of midsize sedans is half what it was just a few years ago. In the next 12 to 24 months, it will shrink by another 50 percent with models like the Hyundai Sonata, Kia Stinger, and Kia K5 slated to be discontinued, leaving the Honda Accord, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Camry, and the subject of this review, the Nissan Altima, as the last midsize models standing (and the Legacy is likely on life support). | |
2023 BMW 3 Series Reviews SummaryBMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 188 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 188 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space16.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3253 lbs | Curb Weight3536 lbs |
Height56.7 in | Height56.8 in |
Length192.9 in | Length185.9 in |
Width72.9 in | Width81.4 in |
Wheelbase111.2 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload1084 lbs | Maximum Payload829 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $25,630 | $43,800 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.7 out of 10Read full review | 8.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The traditional family sedan segment is taking the brunt of the impact associated with the shift in consumer preferences to SUVs. Nearly all large cars are gone from the marketplace, and the number of midsize sedans is half what it was just a few years ago. In the next 12 to 24 months, it will shrink by another 50 percent with models like the Hyundai Sonata, Kia Stinger, and Kia K5 slated to be discontinued, leaving the Honda Accord, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Camry, and the subject of this review, the Nissan Altima, as the last midsize models standing (and the Legacy is likely on life support). | BMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 188 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 188 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 16.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3253 lbs | 3536 lbs |
Height | 56.7 in | 56.8 in |
Length | 192.9 in | 185.9 in |
Width | 72.9 in | 81.4 in |
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1084 lbs | 829 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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