Lexus LS (2011) vs. BMW 1-Series (2008) Specs

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2011 Lexus LS and 2008 BMW 1-Series Specifications

Model Year	2011	2008
Model	Lexus LS	BMW 1-Series
Engine	4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 380 hp@6400 367 lb-ft@4100	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.9 in	104.7 in	12.2 in
Length	198.0 in	171.7 in	26.3 in
Width	73.8 in	68.8 in	5 in
Height	58.1 in	56.0 in	2.1 in
Curb Weight	4244 lb.	3384 lb.	860 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.2 gal.	14.0 gal.	8.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.0 in	37.9 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	54.0 in	4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.4 in	0.0 in	55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.7 in	41.4 in	2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	37.1 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.9 in	53.4 in	3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.5 in	0.0 in	55.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	32.0 in	3.8 in
Total Legroom	79.5 in (over 2 rows)	73.4 in (over 2 rows)	6.1 in
Cargo Volume	18.0 ft³	10.0 ft³	8 ft³

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2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review
2008	2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review

2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review
2008	2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review

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