BMW 5-Series (2011) vs. Lexus LS (2014) Specs

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2011 BMW 5-Series and 2014 Lexus LS Specifications

Model Year	2011	2014
Model	BMW 5-Series	Lexus LS
Engine	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750	4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 386 hp@6400 367 lb-ft@4100
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.9 in	116.9 in	0 in
Length	193.1 in	200.0 in	-6.9 in
Width	73.2 in	73.8 in	-0.6 in
Height	57.6 in	58.1 in	-0.5 in
Curb Weight	4376 lb.	4233 lb.	143 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	22.2 gal.	-3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	38.0 in	2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	58.5 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.4 in	-55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	43.7 in	-2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	38.0 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.2 in	56.9 in	-0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.1 in	35.8 in	0.3 in
Total Legroom	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	79.5 in (over 2 rows)	-2 in
Cargo Volume	18.4 ft³	18.0 ft³	0.4 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

2014 Lexus LS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The Jaguar's sports car-like interior design lends it a sporty character, but at the cost of front seat room, perceived even more than actual. The Lexus feels much roomier. The cushy, well-shaped front seats in the Lexus are among the most comfortable in the class. The Jaguar's are nearly as comfortable, though, and I like the BMW's most of all. Despite a plethora of adjustments, the Audi A8's are firmer and less form-fitting than the others. Move to the back seat, and even in the regular wheelbase cars there's plenty of room and comfort for most adults. The long wheelbase only makes sense if the back seat will often carry tall adults, or people who want limo-like legroom even if they don't have the legs of an NBA center. see full Lexus LS review

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