2020 Nissan Maxima vs 2021 BMW 5 Series

2020 Nissan Maxima
2020 Nissan Maxima
$34,450MSRP
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2021 BMW 5 Series
2021 BMW 5 Series
$54,200MSRP
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2020 Nissan Maxima
$34,450MSRP
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2021 BMW 5 Series
$54,200MSRP
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MSRP

$34,450

MSRP

$54,200

Average price

$27,388

Average price

$43,459

Listings

5

Listings

12

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

2020 Nissan Maxima Reviews Summary

2021 BMW 5 Series Reviews 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.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

3.5L 300 hp V6

Engine

2.0L 248 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

300 hp @ 6400 rpm

Horsepower

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

MPG City

20

MPG City

25

MPG Highway

30

MPG Highway

33
2020 Nissan Maxima
2020 Nissan Maxima
$34,450MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2021 BMW 5 Series
2021 BMW 5 Series
$54,200MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2020 Nissan Maxima
$34,450MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2021 BMW 5 Series
$54,200MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$34,450
$54,200
Average price
$27,388
$43,459
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews
4.3
4.7
Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

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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.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
3.5L 300 hp V6
2.0L 248 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
300 hp @ 6400 rpm
248 hp @ 5200 rpm
MPG City
20
25
MPG Highway
30
33
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