BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo (2015) vs. Lexus RX (2016) Specs

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2015 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and 2016 Lexus RX Specifications

Model Year	2015	2016
Model	BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo	Lexus RX
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6300 267 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	115.0 in	109.8 in	5.2 in
Length	190.0 in	192.5 in	-2.5 in
Width	72.0 in	74.6 in	-2.6 in
Height	59.4 in	67.7 in	-8.3 in
Curb Weight	4010 lb.	4387 lb.	-377 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	19.2 gal.	-3.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.3 in	39.4 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	57.8 in	-2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	56.6 in	-56.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	44.1 in	-2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	39.1 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.1 in	57.6 in	-3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.1 in	-56.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.2 in	38.0 in	1.2 in
Total Legroom	81.2 in (over 2 rows)	82.1 in (over 2 rows)	-0.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.3 ft³	18.4 ft³	-0.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	18.4 ft³	18.4	0 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.5 ft³	56.3 ft³	0.2 ft³

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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 2016 Lexus RX

2016 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Lexus RX has the roomiest back seat of the three, the Lincoln MKX the tightest. Very tall people will prefer the RX's. At 5-9, I'm not tall, and found the other two back seats much more comfortable, with higher, better shaped cushions providing better thigh support and seat backs that were not overly reclined. The RX's rear seat back felt overly reclined to me even in its most upright position. Since it adjusts, why didn't Lexus engineer it to adjust over a wider range? see full Lexus RX review

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