Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Lexus IS | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 298 kW@5500 610 Nm@1750 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 310 kW@6600 503 Nm@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,969 mm | 2,731 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,905 mm | 4,575 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,463 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,970 kg | 1,715 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 65 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 945 mm | -944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,374 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 932 mm | 41 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,364 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 777 mm | 140 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 521 L | 368 L | 153 L |
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 |
2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |