Lexus GS (2007) vs. BMW X3 (2012) Specs

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2007 Lexus GS and 2012 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2007	2012
Model	Lexus GS	BMW X3
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 303 hp@6200 274 lb-ft@3600	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.2 in	110.6 in	1.6 in
Length	190.0 in	183.0 in	7 in
Width	71.7 in	74.1 in	-2.4 in
Height	56.1 in	65.4 in	-9.3 in
Curb Weight	3869 lb.	4222 lb.	-353 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.8 gal.	17.7 gal.	1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.8 in	40.7 in	-2.9 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	39.9 in	3.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	39.1 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	56.0 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.4 in	0.0 in	51.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	36.8 in	-0.4 in
Total Legroom	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	3.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.7 ft³	27.6 ft³	-14.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.7 ft³	63.3 ft³	-50.6 ft³

2007 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

2007 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

2012 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review

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