BMW X3 (2012) vs. Lexus ES (2006) Specs

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2012 BMW X3 and 2006 Lexus ES Specifications

Model Year	2012	2006
Model	BMW X3	Lexus ES
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5600 236 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	107.1 in	3.5 in
Length	183.0 in	191.1 in	-8.1 in
Width	74.1 in	71.3 in	2.8 in
Height	65.4 in	57.3 in	8.1 in
Curb Weight	4222 lb.	3472 lb.	750 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	18.5 gal.	-0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	37.6 in	3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	56.8 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.9 in	42.2 in	-2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	36.9 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.0 in	55.8 in	0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	35.6 in	1.2 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	77.8 in (over 2 rows)	-1.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.6 ft³	14.5 ft³	13.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.3 ft³	14.5 ft³	48.8 ft³

2012 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review

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2006 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2005	4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Comfortable seats. see full Lexus ES review

2006 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Had a ton of trouble with front seat comfort - had to trade it in after only 4 mos. Even my daughter's Sonata was more comfortable. Did everything i could to rectifiy - even had firmer cushions put into driver seat. Others have had the same issue. see full Lexus ES review
2007	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Most awful front seats i have ever experienced in 40 yrs of driving. I have done everything i can to make it comfortable. Even had extra firmer padding added to the driver seat. Pain in my leg and lower back is unbearable - check forums for Lexus owners - seems to be a problem with taller men and even some women. Never ever had a problem like this in any car i have had or driven. Strange issue. see full Lexus ES review
2007	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	If tall person sits in front seat, rear seat will not have a lot of legroom. Otherwise, very comfortable. Poor interior lighting in rear (front is bad, too, but slightly better). see full Lexus ES review

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