Model Year | 2012 | 2022 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Lexus LS | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5900 332 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6000 442 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 123.0 in | -12.4 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 206.1 in | -23.6 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 74.8 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 57.1 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3615 lb. | 4696 lb. | -1081 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 21.7 gal. | -5.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 37.3 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 58.8 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.0 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.3 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.4 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 38.9 in | -3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | -4 ft3 |
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 2022 Lexus LS.