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2006 Lexus GS and 2008 BMW 5-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Lexus GS | BMW 5-Series | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 113.7 in | -1.5 in |
| Length | 190.0 in | 191.1 in | -1.1 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 72.7 in | -1 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 57.8 in | -1.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3704 lb. | 3505 lb. | 199 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 37.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.3 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 0.0 in | 54.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 41.5 in | 2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.9 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.2 in | -2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 0.0 in | 51.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.7 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Lexus GS
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 BMW 5-Series
| 2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2008 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review |
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