Model Year | 2011 | 2020 | |
Model | Lexus IS | BMW 4-Series | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 425 hp@5500 406 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 110.6 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 182.6 in | -0.1 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 71.9 in | -1 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 54.5 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4165 lb. | 4112 lb. | 53 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.4 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 55.3 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 0.0 in | 54.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 42.2 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 37.1 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 43.3 in | 49.8 in | -6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 0.0 in | 44.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 25.9 in | 33.1 in | -7.2 in |
Total Legroom | 70 in (over 2 rows) | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | -5.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.8 ft3 | 7.8 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 BMW 4-Series.