Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW 5-Series | Lexus SC | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 288 hp@5600 317 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 103.1 in | 13.8 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 178.5 in | 14.6 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 72.0 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 53.1 in | 4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4056 lb. | 3840 lb. | 216 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 37.2 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 53.8 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.7 in | -55.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.6 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 27.1 in | 11.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 46.6 in | 9.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.5 in | -49.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 27.1 in | 9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 70.7 in (over 2 rows) | 6.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 9.6 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Lexus SC.