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2011 BMW 3-Series and 2007 Lexus GS Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
| Model | BMW 3-Series | Lexus GS | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 112.2 in | -3.5 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 190.0 in | -11.8 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.7 in | -0.2 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 56.1 in | -0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3340 lb. | 3704 lb. | -364 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 37.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 56.3 in | -0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.4 in | -54.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 43.5 in | -2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.1 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.4 in | -51.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.4 in | -1.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -3.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Lexus GS
| 2007 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
| 2007 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |
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