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BMW 3-Series (2007) vs. Lexus IS (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 BMW 3-Series and 2016 Lexus IS specs.

2007 BMW 3-Series and 2016 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year 2007 2016  
Model BMW 3-Series Lexus IS  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
300 hp@5800
300 lb-ft@1400
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
306 hp@6400
277 lb-ft@4800
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.7 in 110.2 in -1.5 in
Length 178.2 in 183.7 in -5.5 in
Width 71.5 in 71.3 in 0.2 in
Height 55.9 in 56.3 in -0.4 in
Curb Weight 3825 lb. 3737 lb. 88 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 17.4 gal. -1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 38.2 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.4 in 55.9 in -0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 54.3 in -54.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.5 in 44.8 in -3.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 36.9 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 53.4 in 1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 54.0 in -54 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 32.2 in 2.4 in
Total Legroom 76.1 in (over 2 rows) 77 in (over 2 rows) -0.9 in
Cargo Volume 12.0 ft3 10.8 ft3 1.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 BMW 3-Series

2007 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
More padding, slightly larger than e46 sport seats, fully adjustable side bolsters and the Dakota leather seems thicker and softer than the e-46 leather. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
back support see full BMW 3-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
Heated, 8-way, with lumbar control: seems to have comfort covered for most drivers (wheel does not telescope). see full BMW 3-Series review
2007 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Too small for most adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
ride is very jiggly, can feel every imperfection in the road. I think the tires may be very poor for this car. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tighter quarters in rear than RX see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
With a young family, not much room in the back seat for children in car seats. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Small, and standard stereo sounds bad back there. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
2 small for adults over 6 ft see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tight fit for two adults in back for more than occasional rides or trips under 100 miles. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tight fit for two adults in back for more than occasional rides or trips under 100 miles. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Lexus IS

2016 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2016 For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review
 

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