BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe (2014) vs. Lexus IS (2013) Specs

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2014 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe and 2013 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2014	2013
Model	BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe	Lexus IS
Engine	turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 560 hp@6000 500 lb-ft@1500	5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.9 in	107.5 in	9.4 in
Length	197.2 in	180.1 in	17.1 in
Width	74.6 in	70.9 in	3.7 in
Height	54.8 in	56.1 in	-1.3 in
Curb Weight	4430 lb.	3800 lb.	630 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	17.2 gal.	1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	37.2 in	3.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	54.4 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.1 in	-54.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.1 in	43.9 in	-1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	36.7 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.6 in	52.7 in	1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.7 in	-53.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.3 in	30.6 in	4.7 in
Total Legroom	77.4 in (over 2 rows)	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	2.9 in
Cargo Volume	16.2 ft³	13.0 ft³	3.2 ft³

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.

2013 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review

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