BMW X3 (2012) vs. Lexus ES (2020) Specs

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2012 BMW X3 and 2020 Lexus ES Specifications

Model Year	2012	2020
Model	BMW X3	Lexus ES
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6600 267 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	113.0 in	-2.4 in
Length	183.0 in	195.9 in	-12.9 in
Width	74.1 in	73.4 in	0.7 in
Height	65.4 in	56.9 in	8.5 in
Curb Weight	4222 lb.	3649 lb.	573 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.7 gal.	15.9 gal.	1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	37.5 in	3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	55.9 in	1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.9 in	42.4 in	-2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	37.8 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.0 in	54.3 in	1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.3 in	-54.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	39.2 in	-2.4 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	81.6 in (over 2 rows)	-4.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.6 ft³	16.7 ft³	10.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.3 ft³	16.7 ft³	46.6 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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW X3.

2020 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2019	From 2014 on Mazdas have had their front wheels located farther from the passenger compartment than the typical front-wheel-drive car. This opens up space for larger exhaust manifolds behind the engine, for improved performance and efficiency. It also gives the cars more attractive, rear-wheel-drive-like proportions. But it has a price: reduced rear legroom. The Lexus ES provides rear seat passengers with much more room to stretch their legs. Sitting in the rear seat, I can barely reach the front seatback with an outstretched arm. While the first few generations of the Lexus ES were related to the Toyota Camry, the 2013 and 2019 are related to the larger Toyota Avalon. This said, I should also note that the rear seat cushion is the Lexus is mounted somehwat low to the floor, so rear seat passengers also have more need to stretch out if they desire under-thigh support. The new Lexus ES is the sleekest and sportiest to date, and sporty rear roof line's also have a price. see full Lexus ES review

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