Lexus IS (2012) vs. BMW 2-Series (2015) Specs

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2012 Lexus IS and 2015 BMW 2-Series Specifications

Model Year	2012	2015
Model	Lexus IS	BMW 2-Series
Engine	5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5800 330 lb-ft@1400
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.5 in	105.9 in	1.6 in
Length	182.5 in	174.9 in	7.6 in
Width	70.9 in	69.4 in	1.5 in
Height	55.7 in	55.6 in	0.1 in
Curb Weight	4165 lb.	3830 lb.	335 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.2 gal.	13.7 gal.	3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	40.5 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.3 in	54.4 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.2 in	0.0 in	54.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.1 in	41.5 in	2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.1 in	37.0 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	43.3 in	42.2 in	1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	44.7 in	0.0 in	44.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	25.9 in	31.8 in	-5.9 in
Total Legroom	70 in (over 2 rows)	73.3 in (over 2 rows)	-3.3 in
Cargo Volume	10.8 ft³	11.8 ft³	-1 ft³

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2015 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review

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