Model Year | 2016 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo | Lexus GS | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 443 hp@5500 479 lb-ft@2000 |
4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.7 in | 112.2 in | 8.5 in |
Length | 196.8 in | 190.0 in | 6.8 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 71.7 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 56.1 in | 5.3 in |
Curb Weight | 5060 lb. | 3916 lb. | 1144 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 37.8 in | 3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 56.3 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.4 in | -54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 43.5 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.0 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.7 in | 55.1 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.4 in | -51.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.8 in | 36.4 in | 5.4 in |
Total Legroom | 82.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.7 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | 5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.0 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | 50.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo.
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |