Lexus ES (2010) vs. BMW 5-Series (2011) Specs

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2010 Lexus ES and 2011 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year	2010	2011
Model	Lexus ES	BMW 5-Series
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	116.9 in	-7.6 in
Length	191.1 in	193.1 in	-2 in
Width	71.1 in	73.2 in	-2.1 in
Height	57.1 in	57.6 in	-0.5 in
Curb Weight	3580 lb.	4056 lb.	-476 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	40.5 in	-3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	58.3 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.9 in	0.0 in	55.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	41.4 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.8 in	38.3 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	56.2 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.8 in	0.0 in	52.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.9 in	36.1 in	-0.2 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	77.5 in (over 2 rows)	0.6 in
Cargo Volume	14.7 ft³	18.4 ft³	-3.7 ft³

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

2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review

2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review

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