BMW 3-Series (2014) vs. Lexus IS (2006) Specs

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2014 BMW 3-Series and 2006 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2014	2006
Model	BMW 3-Series	Lexus IS
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	107.5 in	3.1 in
Length	182.5 in	180.1 in	2.4 in
Width	71.3 in	70.9 in	0.4 in
Height	56.3 in	56.1 in	0.2 in
Curb Weight	3605 lb.	3527 lb.	78 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	17.2 gal.	-1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	37.2 in	3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.1 in	54.4 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.1 in	-54.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	43.9 in	-1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	36.7 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	52.7 in	2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.7 in	-53.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	30.6 in	4.5 in
Total Legroom	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	2.6 in
Cargo Volume	13.0 ft³	13.0 ft³	0 ft³

2014 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review

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2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The seats are very comfortable for the size car. see full Lexus IS review
2006	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The good of the front seat comfort is that the seats are ventilated. They could be stronger and cooler but that is my preference. Why is it that we cant get Audis, BMWs, or Lexus with fabric seats in the US? see full Lexus IS review

2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	We do not have small children, and only small children could fit back there. see full Lexus IS review
2007	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Even large children will struggle to fit. see full Lexus IS review
2006	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The front seat headrests are too far back for me. I feel if I use them I am looking at the sky because of their angle. I would prefer some fwd-rev adjustment which i have seen on other cars. see full Lexus IS review

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