Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Lexus GX | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,969 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,905 mm | 4,780 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,880 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,463 mm | 1,895 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,730 kg | 2,209 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 87 L | -17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,400 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 1,016 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,392 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 935 mm | -18 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 927 mm | -927 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,440 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,433 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 632 mm | -632 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,629 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 521 L | 374 L | 147 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 | 1,407 L | 17.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 | 2,195 L | 16.4 |
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 |
2009 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Could use a couple of inches more leg room in the front, and we're only six feet tall. see full Lexus GX review |