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 | 2,934 mm | 2,731 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,856 mm | 4,575 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,933 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,775 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,435 kg | 1,715 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 65 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 945 mm | 53 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,524 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,374 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 932 mm | 59 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,473 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,364 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 930 mm | 777 mm | 153 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 201 L | 368 L | -167 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 620 L | 13.0 | 607 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,750 L | 13.0 | -12 L |
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 |