Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Lexus GS | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 112.2 in | 4.7 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 190.0 in | 3.1 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 71.7 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 56.1 in | 1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4056 lb. | 3916 lb. | 140 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 37.8 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.3 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.4 in | -54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.5 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.0 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 55.1 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.4 in | -51.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 36.4 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | 5.7 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 |
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 |