Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Lexus GS | |
Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 309 kW@8300 400 Nm@3900 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 348 kW@7100 527 Nm@4800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,809 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,636 mm | 4,879 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,811 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,430 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,705 kg | 1,830 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 66 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,384 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 960 mm | -2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,374 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 892 mm | 935 mm | -43 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 368 L | 459 L | -91 L |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Lexus GS.