Lexus GS (2006) vs. BMW X3 (2011) Specs

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2006 Lexus GS and 2011 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2006	2011
Model	Lexus GS	BMW X3
Engine	4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@3400	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,850 mm	2,809 mm	0 mm
Length	4,826 mm	4,648 mm	0 mm
Width	1,821 mm	1,882 mm	0 mm
Height	1,425 mm	1,661 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,776 kg	1,915 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	71 L	67 L	4 L
Headroom, Row 1	960 mm	1,034 mm	959 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,430 mm	1,455 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,382 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,105 mm	1,013 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	940 mm	993 mm	-53 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,400 mm	1,422 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,306 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	925 mm	935 mm	-10 mm
Total Legroom	2,029 mm (over 2 rows)	1,948 mm (over 2 rows)	1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	360 L	782 L	-422 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.7	1,792 L	11.7

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

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