BMW 2-Series (2015) vs. Lexus IS (2015) Specs

vs.

◆

2015 BMW 2-Series and 2015 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2015	2015
Model	BMW 2-Series	Lexus IS
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5800 330 lb-ft@1400	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	2dr Convertible	2dr Hardtop conv.
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.9 in	107.5 in	-1.6 in
Length	174.9 in	182.5 in	-7.6 in
Width	69.4 in	70.9 in	-1.5 in
Height	55.6 in	55.7 in	-0.1 in
Curb Weight	4020 lb.	4082 lb.	-62 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.7 gal.	17.2 gal.	-3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	38.3 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	54.3 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.2 in	-54.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	44.1 in	-2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	36.1 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	42.2 in	43.3 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	44.7 in	-44.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.8 in	25.9 in	5.9 in
Total Legroom	73.3 in (over 2 rows)	70 in (over 2 rows)	3.3 in
Cargo Volume	11.8 ft³	10.8 ft³	1 ft³

2015 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review

2015 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Lexus IS.

See TrueDelta's information for all Coupes and Convertibles.

See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.