Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW X5 | Lexus IS | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 555 hp@6000 500 lb-ft@5650 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 107.5 in | 8 in |
Length | 191.2 in | 180.1 in | 11.1 in |
Width | 76.1 in | 70.9 in | 5.2 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 56.1 in | 13.8 in |
Curb Weight | 5368 lb. | 3780 lb. | 1588 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 37.2 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 54.4 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 43.9 in | -3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.7 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 52.7 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 30.6 in | 6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.1 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | -5.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.9 ft3 | 13.0 | 8.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.8 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 48.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW X5.
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 |