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BMW 3-Series (2015) vs. Lexus RX (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 BMW 3-Series and 2012 Lexus RX specs.

2015 BMW 3-Series and 2012 Lexus RX Specifications

Model Year 2015 2012  
Model BMW 3-Series Lexus RX  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.6 in 107.9 in 2.7 in
Length 182.1 in 187.8 in -5.7 in
Width 71.3 in 74.2 in -2.9 in
Height 56.5 in 66.3 in -9.8 in
Curb Weight 3545 lb. 4178 lb. -633 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.8 gal. 19.2 gal. -3.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 39.1 in 1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.1 in 58.0 in -2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 55.6 in -55.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 43.1 in -1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.3 in 37.7 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 57.6 in -2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 54.5 in -54.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.0 in 36.8 in -1.8 in
Total Legroom 77 in (over 2 rows) 79.9 in (over 2 rows) -2.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.5 ft3 40.0 ft3 -22.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 53.0 ft3 80.3 ft3 -27.3 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 BMW 3-Series

2015 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Lexus RX

2012 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this). see full Lexus RX review
2012 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors. see full Lexus RX review
 

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