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BMW 5-Series (2009) vs. Lexus IS (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 BMW 5-Series and 2016 Lexus IS specs.

2009 BMW 5-Series and 2016 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year 2009 2016  
Model BMW 5-Series Lexus IS  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,888 mm 2,799 mm 0 mm
Length 4,854 mm 4,666 mm 0 mm
Width 1,847 mm 1,811 mm 0 mm
Height 1,468 mm 1,430 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,590 kg 1,625 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 66 L 4 L
Headroom, Row 1 958 mm 970 mm -12 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,455 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,379 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,054 mm 1,138 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 963 mm 937 mm 26 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,453 mm 1,356 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,372 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 914 mm 818 mm 96 mm
Total Legroom 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 396 L 306 L 90 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 5-Series

2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review
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 AWD
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. 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
2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Lexus IS

2016 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2016 For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review
 

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