Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Lexus GS | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 112.2 in | 1.5 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 190.7 in | 0.4 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 72.4 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 57.3 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3505 lb. | 3795 lb. | -290 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 38.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.3 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.3 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.8 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 55.7 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 36.8 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | -0.3 ft3 |
2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review |
2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2015 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The best thing about driving the Lexus GS F Sport two years ago remains the best thing. Its highly adjustable driver seat ranks among the few that are both supportive during aggressive driving and comfortable all the time. Adjustments include bi-level lumber, side bolsters, and thigh support. (Note: You can get the same adjustments on the passenger side, but only with the Luxury Package, not the F Sport.) The Cadillac's seats, while far from punishing, aren't as form-fitting or as comfortable. You also sit lower in the CTS, good for feeling sporty, not so good for seeing out of the car. The larger windows in the Lexus also boost driver confidence. see full Lexus GS review |
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