Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Lexus GX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 109.8 in | -1.1 in |
Length | 178.2 in | 188.2 in | -10 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 74.0 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 74.6 in | -18.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3462 lb. | 4871 lb. | -1409 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.2 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.5 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.8 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 40.0 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.4 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.8 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 24.9 in | -24.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 103.5 in (over 3 rows) | -27.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.8 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.8 | 49.7 ft3 | -24.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 77.5 ft3 | -19.5 ft3 |
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 |
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 |
2006 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
It is great for young children, but not very comfortable for adults. It would LEGALLY allow you to drive many people around, but certainly not comfortably in the third row. Third row does NOT allow room even for kids in car seats to have any leg room. see full Lexus GX review |