Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus IS | BMW 6-Series | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 560 hp@6000 500 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 112.4 in | -4.9 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 192.8 in | -10.3 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 74.6 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 53.7 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 4165 lb. | 4538 lb. | -373 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.3 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 56.9 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 0.0 in | 54.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 42.1 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 36.5 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 43.3 in | 49.6 in | -6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 0.0 in | 44.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 25.9 in | 30.5 in | -4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 70 in (over 2 rows) | 72.6 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.8 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 | 0.2 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 2012 BMW 6-Series.