BMW 3-Series (2014) vs. Lexus LS (2014) Specs

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2014 BMW 3-Series and 2014 Lexus LS Specifications

Model Year	2014	2014
Model	BMW 3-Series	Lexus LS
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 335 hp@5800 330 lb-ft@1200	5.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 389 hp@6400 385 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	116.9 in	-6.3 in
Length	182.5 in	200.0 in	-17.5 in
Width	71.3 in	73.8 in	-2.5 in
Height	56.3 in	58.1 in	-1.8 in
Curb Weight	3910 lb.	5071 lb.	-1161 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	22.2 gal.	-6.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	38.0 in	2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.1 in	58.5 in	-3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.4 in	-55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	43.7 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	38.0 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	56.9 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	35.8 in	-0.7 in
Total Legroom	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	79.5 in (over 2 rows)	-2.4 in
Cargo Volume	13.0 ft³	18.0 ft³	-5 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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2014 Lexus LS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The Jaguar's sports car-like interior design lends it a sporty character, but at the cost of front seat room, perceived even more than actual. The Lexus feels much roomier. The cushy, well-shaped front seats in the Lexus are among the most comfortable in the class. The Jaguar's are nearly as comfortable, though, and I like the BMW's most of all. Despite a plethora of adjustments, the Audi A8's are firmer and less form-fitting than the others. Move to the back seat, and even in the regular wheelbase cars there's plenty of room and comfort for most adults. The long wheelbase only makes sense if the back seat will often carry tall adults, or people who want limo-like legroom even if they don't have the legs of an NBA center. see full Lexus LS review

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