Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe | Lexus IS | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 412 kW@6000 678 Nm@1500 |
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 | 2,969 mm | 2,731 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,009 mm | 4,575 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,895 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,392 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,009 kg | 1,715 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 65 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 945 mm | -944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,374 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 932 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,364 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 897 mm | 777 mm | 120 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,966 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 459 L | 368 L | 91 L |
2014 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Like all BMWs midsize and larger, the 6-Series Gran Coupe can be equipped with the make's multi-contour seats. Thanks to abundant padding and a large number of adjustments, these are about as comfortable and as supportive as seats get. The Audi A7's seats, firmer, flatter, and with far fewer adjustments, aren't as luxurious or nearly as supportive in hard turns. (I did drive the car for over nine hours one day without even a hint of soreness, though.) see full BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe review |
2014 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Even with the 4.5-inch wheelbase stretch, the 6-Series Gran Coupe has a tight, low-mounted rear seat with a virtually useless center position, as the center console extends all the way to the seat. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with an inch or so above my head and a couple ahead of my up-angled knees. The cushion is well-shaped, but under-sized. The A7 has a much roomier, more comfortable rear seat. It's the one to buy if you want adult-sized people to use that second pair of doors. (Why you'd want these doors if you're not going to use them? I don't know--ask the person who owns one.) see full BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe.
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 |