Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | Lexus IS | BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 443 hp@5500 479 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 120.7 in | -13.2 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 196.8 in | -16.7 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 74.8 in | -3.9 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 61.4 in | -5.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3780 lb. | 5060 lb. | -1280 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 41.4 in | -4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 59.3 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 40.6 in | 3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.0 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 57.7 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 41.8 in | -11.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 82.4 in (over 2 rows) | -7.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | -4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 63.0 ft3 | -50 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 2016 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo.