2019 Nissan Altima vs 2019 BMW 5 Series

2019 Nissan Altima
2019 Nissan Altima
$24,000MSRP
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2019 BMW 5 Series
2019 BMW 5 Series
$53,400MSRP
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2019 Nissan Altima
$24,000MSRP
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2019 BMW 5 Series
$53,400MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$24,000

MSRP

$53,400

Average price

$16,324

Average price

$25,296

Listings

1140

Listings

423
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Expert reviews

Pros
  • Premium interior materials
  • Easy-to-use technology
Cons
  • Fairly pedestrian performance
  • Potentially polarizing design

2019 Nissan Altima Reviews Summary

Shopping for a modern midsize sedan is tougher than you may think. Whether we're talking about the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Mazda6, or Hyundai Sonata, it seems like each year we conclude it can’t possibly get any better. Deciding among sedans is tough because nearly every player in the segment brings its absolute A game every year.

The Nissan Altima is all-new for 2019 and delivers a ton of improvements. But considering the competition, are those improvements enough to launch it from a middling entrant to a serious contender?

The previous Altima had some things going for it, like spacious seating and a powerful V6 (if you were willing to pay extra for it). And by the final year of its fifth generation, some driver-assistance features arrived as standard, but it never stood out in any particular area.

For decades, buyers didn’t expect sedans to be anything more than reliable, economical daily commuters. But the pendulum has swung in the opposite direction. Check out the competition: The Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata, and Mazda6 are all near-premium cars, with the latest infotainment and safety technology, and they handle well, too. The new Altima has some of those things—let's see how it delivers on the rest.

2019 BMW 5 Series Reviews Summary

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.5L 188 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 248 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

188 hp @ 6000 rpm

Horsepower

248 hp @ 5200 rpm

MPG City

28

MPG City

24

MPG Highway

39

MPG Highway

34
2019 Nissan Altima
2019 Nissan Altima
$24,000MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2019 BMW 5 Series
2019 BMW 5 Series
$53,400MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2019 Nissan Altima
$24,000MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2019 BMW 5 Series
$53,400MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$24,000
$53,400
Average price
$16,324
$25,296
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.8
4.7
Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Premium interior materials
  • Easy-to-use technology
Cons
  • Fairly pedestrian performance
  • Potentially polarizing design
Summary

Shopping for a modern midsize sedan is tougher than you may think. Whether we're talking about the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Mazda6, or Hyundai Sonata, it seems like each year we conclude it can’t possibly get any better. Deciding among sedans is tough because nearly every player in the segment brings its absolute A game every year.

The Nissan Altima is all-new for 2019 and delivers a ton of improvements. But considering the competition, are those improvements enough to launch it from a middling entrant to a serious contender?

The previous Altima had some things going for it, like spacious seating and a powerful V6 (if you were willing to pay extra for it). And by the final year of its fifth generation, some driver-assistance features arrived as standard, but it never stood out in any particular area.

For decades, buyers didn’t expect sedans to be anything more than reliable, economical daily commuters. But the pendulum has swung in the opposite direction. Check out the competition: The Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata, and Mazda6 are all near-premium cars, with the latest infotainment and safety technology, and they handle well, too. The new Altima has some of those things—let's see how it delivers on the rest.

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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.5L 188 hp I4
2.0L 248 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
188 hp @ 6000 rpm
248 hp @ 5200 rpm
MPG City
28
24
MPG Highway
39
34
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