Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | Lexus ES | BMW X3 | |
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@1300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 110.6 in | -1.3 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 183.8 in | 7.3 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 74.1 in | -3 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 66.1 in | -9 in |
Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 4230 lb. | -650 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 40.7 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.3 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 39.9 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.1 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.0 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 36.5 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 | -12.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 | -48.6 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 2016 BMW X3.