Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus ES | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
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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 |
2011 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 5-Series.