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Lexus RX (2009) vs. BMW 5-Series (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Lexus RX and 2011 BMW 5-Series specs.

2009 Lexus RX and 2011 BMW 5-Series Specifications

Model Year 2009 2011  
Model Lexus RX BMW 5-Series  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,715 mm 2,969 mm 0 mm
Length 4,729 mm 4,905 mm 0 mm
Width 1,844 mm 1,859 mm 0 mm
Height 1,679 mm 1,463 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,755 kg 1,730 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 73 L 70 L 3 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 1,029 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,471 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,412 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,080 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 980 mm 973 mm 7 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,450 mm 1,427 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,400 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 925 mm 917 mm 8 mm
Total Legroom 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 1,085 L 521 L -520 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,398 L 18.4 -16.4 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 2011 BMW 5-Series

2011 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
2011 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
 
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