Infiniti M (2011) vs. Lexus LS (2020) Specs

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2011 Infiniti M and 2020 Lexus LS Specifications

Model Year	2011	2020
Model	Infiniti M	Lexus LS
Engine	5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@6000 417 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6000 442 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	114.2 in	123.0 in	-8.8 in
Length	194.7 in	206.1 in	-11.4 in
Width	72.6 in	74.8 in	-2.2 in
Height	59.1 in	57.5 in	1.6 in
Curb Weight	4224 lb.	4905 lb.	-681 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	21.7 gal.	-1.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	37.3 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.4 in	58.8 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.3 in	55.5 in	-1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.0 in	41.0 in	3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	37.3 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.7 in	56.4 in	0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.5 in	55.1 in	-1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	38.9 in	-2.7 in
Total Legroom	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	0.3 in
Cargo Volume	14.9 ft³	17.0 ft³	-2.1 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Infiniti M

2011 Infiniti M Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 420-horsepower 5.6L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very comfortable up front. see full Infiniti M review
2011	4dr Sedan 330-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The footwells are very narrow for a car of this size. This is a side-effect of it being RWD. The "dead" pedal seems to be in the wrong spot, at least for me; it's too far to the right. On the plus side the air conditioned seats are great. It is possible to drive around in 90 degree weather wearing shorts, with the windows down, and feel comfortable. see full Infiniti M review
2011	4dr Sedan 330-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Very envelopped and comfortable seat, have better padding, and seating posture is better than most of the luxry cars I tried. see full Infiniti M review

2011 Infiniti M Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 330-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The fronts seats need more bolstering. The BMW 5 series has much, much better seats. If I could change one thing about the car, it would be the seats. Anyone considering this car should sit in the seat at least 30 minutes before making a purchase decision. see full Infiniti M review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Lexus LS

2020 Lexus LS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2019	The original Lexus LS showed the world how quiet and smooth-riding a luxury sedan could be. As long as you avoid the F Sport variant, the fifth-generation LS remains among the quietest, smoothest-riding cars you can buy. But the far less expensive ES is nearly as smooth and as quiet; as are many other current sedans, including some from Hyundai and Kia. So what sets the latest Lexus LS apart and justifies its lofty price? Perhaps most of all, its seats. I imagine even the 16-way adjustable heated-and-ventilated front seats in an unoptioned $76,475 LS (add $3,220 for AWD and/or $4,510 for the hybrid) are quite comfortable on long drives and properly supportive if the road gets twisty. But it's hard to imagine anyone getting this car and not opting for at least the Interior Upgrade Package, which with additional options it requires bumps the bottom line to $82,615. This package upgrades the upholstery to quilted, soft semi-aniline leather, upgrades the headliner to synthetic suede, adds heat to the rear seat, and increases the number of driver-seat adjustments to 28. Perhaps most importantly, this package adds a highly customizable shiatsu-like massage feature to the driver seat that's capable of providing the most vigorous rubdown I've ever experienced at 70 mph. My sister judged it "better than the chairs at the salon." But supreme comfort on long drives need not be restricted to the driver. Opt for the Luxury Package, which bumps the price of a rear-drive LS 500 (no h) to $93,475, and the front passenger gets the same 28-way massage seat as the driver, while the rear passengers get heated-and-ventilated 18-way adjustable seats and their own climate controls. Desire massage for the rear seat passengers? Then add another $8,000 for the Executive Package, which also includes a recliner with legrest for the right rear spot and "butterfly" headrests for all four outboard seats. As much as the LS isn't personally my sort of car, there's something to be said for cruising mile after mile while the driver and three passengers receive thorough massages from exceptionally comfortable climate-controlled seats. My elderly parents, with many aches and pains between them, loved these seats. Weaknesses? Even though the new LS is offered in only one length, and is longer than the extended wheelbase version of the previous LS, it does not offer as much rear legroom as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class or BMW 7 Series. The fancy executive recliner can only be used if no one is in the front passenger seat, as the latter must be compacted against the instrument panel. Blame the new car's racier "coupe-like" styling and proportions. (The new LS shares its underpinnings with the LC coupe.) see full Lexus LS review

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