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2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2018 Lexus ES Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | Lexus ES | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 115.0 in | 111.0 in | 4 in |
| Length | 190.0 in | 192.7 in | -2.7 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 71.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 59.4 in | 57.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4010 lb. | 3549 lb. | 461 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 37.5 in | 3.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.6 in | -2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 55.0 in | -0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.8 in | -53.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.0 in | -0.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 ft3 | 15.2 | 3.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.5 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | 41.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
| 2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | Though the latest 3-Series has a much roomier back seat than its predecessors, many people still find it insufficient for their needs, and step up to a midsize sedan or wagon such as the 5-Series or E-Class. Well, most of the 3-Series Gran Turismo's wheelbase stretch was put towards rear seat legroom, bumping it from 35.0 to 37.9 inches. Though a larger car, the E-Class has nearly four inches less total legroom--barely more than the 3 wagon, in fact. (But with a more comfortably positioned rear seat than the 3 wagon.) What the specs don't tell you is that the 3 GT's rear seat cushion, since it is positioned much higher than that in the wagons, provides better thigh support and a much more open view forward. To top it off, the 3 GT's rear seat back reclines. Here again, though, the E-Class wagon has a trick bonus: a rear-facing third-row seat. Though there's not enough headroom back there for anyone over 5-4, the seat is well-padded. If you want to seat seven in a pinch, the E-Class wagon is your only option with a sedan-like driving position (aside from the Tesla Model S). Update: this review originally stated that the 3GT has much more shoulder room than the regular 3-Series, and about as much as the E-Class. But it seems that the initial specs were inaccurate. The latest specs suggest shoulder room in the 3GT is about the same as that in the regular 3-Series. Its interior does feel significantly roomier, though, so the initial specs could yet provide the more accurate set. see full BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo review | |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Lexus ES
| 2018 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2019 | From 2014 on Mazdas have had their front wheels located farther from the passenger compartment than the typical front-wheel-drive car. This opens up space for larger exhaust manifolds behind the engine, for improved performance and efficiency. It also gives the cars more attractive, rear-wheel-drive-like proportions. But it has a price: reduced rear legroom. The Lexus ES provides rear seat passengers with much more room to stretch their legs. Sitting in the rear seat, I can barely reach the front seatback with an outstretched arm. While the first few generations of the Lexus ES were related to the Toyota Camry, the 2013 and 2019 are related to the larger Toyota Avalon. This said, I should also note that the rear seat cushion is the Lexus is mounted somehwat low to the floor, so rear seat passengers also have more need to stretch out if they desire under-thigh support. The new Lexus ES is the sleekest and sportiest to date, and sporty rear roof line's also have a price. see full Lexus ES review | |
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