Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW Z4 | Lexus GS | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 190 kW@6600 298 Nm@2600 |
4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 224 kW@5600 441 Nm@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,497 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,239 mm | 4,826 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,791 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,290 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,505 kg | 1,776 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 71 L | -16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 960 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,382 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,105 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 940 mm | -940 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,400 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,306 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 925 mm | -925 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,072 mm (over 1 row) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 309 L | 360 L | -51 L |
2011 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
What rear seat? see full BMW Z4 review |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |