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Lexus RX (2009) vs. BMW 5-Series (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Lexus RX and 2009 BMW 5-Series specs.

2009 Lexus RX and 2009 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2009 2009  
Model Lexus RX BMW 5-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,715 mm 2,885 mm 0 mm
Length 4,729 mm 4,856 mm 0 mm
Width 1,844 mm 1,847 mm 0 mm
Height 1,679 mm 1,491 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,755 kg 1,660 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 73 L 70 L 3 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 955 mm -954 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,471 mm 1,455 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,412 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,080 mm 1,054 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 980 mm 955 mm 25 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,450 mm 1,453 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,400 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 925 mm 914 mm 11 mm
Total Legroom 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 1,085 L 498 L -497 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,398 L 1,651 L 1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Lexus RX

2009 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 5-Series

2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The sport seats offer exceptional levels of adjustment. I especially like the extendable leg support and the tilt of the upper back. The lumbar in the sport seats adjusts in up and down as well. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The comfort seat option is to die for. There is NO production automobile mfg that produces a seat that comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
At 6-foot-6, I have enough legroom. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Twenty-way adjustable seat. see full BMW 5-Series review
2009 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
A little tight in the rear, but it is a mid-size sedan. see full BMW 5-Series review
 
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