Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Lexus ES | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 111.0 in | 5.9 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 192.7 in | 0.4 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 71.7 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 57.1 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3814 lb. | 3549 lb. | 265 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 37.5 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.6 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.9 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.5 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 55.0 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.8 in | -53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 40.0 in | -3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | -4.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Lexus ES.