Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo | Lexus IS | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 443 hp@5500 479 lb-ft@2000 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.7 in | 107.5 in | 13.2 in |
Length | 196.8 in | 180.1 in | 16.7 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 70.9 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 56.1 in | 5.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4894 lb. | 3780 lb. | 1114 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 37.2 in | 4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 54.4 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 43.9 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.7 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.7 in | 52.7 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.8 in | 30.6 in | 11.2 in |
Total Legroom | 82.4 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 7.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.7 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.0 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 50 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo.
2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |