Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus GS | BMW X5 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 115.5 in | -3.3 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 191.2 in | -1.2 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 76.1 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 69.9 in | -13.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3704 lb. | 4960 lb. | -1256 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 39.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 60.0 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 0.0 in | 54.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 40.0 in | 3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.0 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.0 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 0.0 in | 51.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.6 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.7 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.7 | 21.9 ft3 | -9.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.7 ft3 | 61.8 ft3 | -49.1 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 BMW X5.