Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW X6 | Lexus ES | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.5 in | 109.3 in | 6.2 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 191.1 in | 1 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 71.1 in | 7 in |
Height | 66.5 in | 57.1 in | 9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 5269 lb. | 3580 lb. | 1689 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 37.4 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 57.3 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 42.2 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 56.3 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 35.9 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 51.2 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 36.5 ft3 |
2009 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable,deep, luxurious and spacious rear seating (no middle seat) positioning your passengers in from the doors and with a usable middle platform. Awesome headroom for a coupe style car - I am 6ft and can sit tall. see full BMW X6 review |
2009 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
angle of seat back not adjustable. Ingress & egress without roof mounted grab handles! see full BMW X6 review |
2010 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not very supportive. Felt like a hollowed out barrel. Only support was on the outside edges. see full Lexus ES review |