Lexus IS (2017) vs. BMW 2-Series (2015) Specs

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2017 Lexus IS and 2015 BMW 2-Series Specifications

Model Year	2017	2015
Model	Lexus IS	BMW 2-Series
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5800 330 lb-ft@1400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.2 in	105.9 in	4.3 in
Length	184.3 in	174.7 in	9.6 in
Width	71.3 in	69.8 in	1.5 in
Height	56.3 in	55.8 in	0.5 in
Curb Weight	3737 lb.	3695 lb.	42 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	13.7 gal.	3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	40.1 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	54.4 in	1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.3 in	0.0 in	54.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.8 in	41.5 in	3.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	36.5 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.4 in	53.4 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.0 in	0.0 in	54 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.2 in	33.0 in	-0.8 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	2.5 in
Cargo Volume	10.8 ft³	13.8 ft³	-3 ft³

2017 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Lexus IS.

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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