BMW 5-Series (2011) vs. Lexus SC (2009) Specs

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2011 BMW 5-Series and 2009 Lexus SC Specifications

Model Year	2011	2009
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
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

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