Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Lexus ES | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,969 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,905 mm | 4,854 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,463 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,730 kg | 1,624 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 70 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 950 mm | -949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,420 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 935 mm | 38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,341 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 912 mm | 5 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 521 L | 416 L | 105 L |
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not very supportive. Felt like a hollowed out barrel. Only support was on the outside edges. see full Lexus ES review |