Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Lexus GS | BMW X5 | |
Engine | 4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 224 kW@5600 441 Nm@3400 |
4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 265 kW@6200 500 Nm@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,826 mm | 4,666 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,715 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,776 kg | 2,275 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 71 L | 93 L | -22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 960 mm | 1,013 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 978 mm | -38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 899 mm | 26 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,897 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 360 L | 674 L | -314 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.7 | 1,540 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 |
2006 BMW X5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
We loved the seating and overall room. This was a favortie car for road trips to the mountains or wherever. see full BMW X5 review |