Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Lexus GS | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,826 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,468 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,590 kg | 1,680 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 71 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 958 mm | 960 mm | -2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,382 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,105 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 940 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,306 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 925 mm | -11 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 396 L | 360 L | 36 L |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |
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 |