Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Lexus IS | |
Engine | 5.0L V10 DOHC-4v 373 kW@7750 519 Nm@6100 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 310 kW@6600 503 Nm@5200 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,731 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,575 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,468 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,855 kg | 1,724 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 65 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 958 mm | 945 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,374 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 932 mm | 31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,364 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 777 mm | 137 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 396 L | 368 L | 28 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 |
2013 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review |
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