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Comparison Tests

2001 Entry Level Luxury Sport Sedans Comparison Test
Dimensions
By Liz Kim
Date Posted 07-03-2001

Dimensions
  Curb weight, lbs. Overall width, in. Overall length, in. Overall height, in.
Acura TL Type-S 3,554 70.7 192.5 53.7
BMW 330i 3,373 68.5 176 55.7
Cadillac Catera Sport 3,815 70.3 192.2 56.4
Infiniti I30t 3,342 70.2 193.7 56.7
Lexus IS 300 3,270 67.7 176.6 55.5
Lincoln LS V8 3,692 73.2 193.5 56.1
Mazda Millenia S 3,488 69.7 191.6 54.9
Mercedes-Benz C320 3,439 68 178.3 55.2
Volvo S60 3,377 71 180.2 56.2

  Wheelbase, in. Front Legroom, in. Front Shoulder Space, in. Rear legroom, in.
Acura TL Type-S 108.1 42.1 56.9 35
BMW 330i 107.3 41.4 54.4 34.6
Cadillac Catera Sport 107.5 42.2 54.6 37.5
Infiniti I30t 108.3 43.9 56.4 36.2
Lexus IS 300 105.1 42.7 52.6 30.2
Lincoln LS V8 114.5 42.6 57.7 37.4
Mazda Millenia S 108.3 43.3 55.1 34.1
Mercedes-Benz C320 106.9 41.7 53.5 33
Volvo S60 106.9 42.6 55 33.3

  Rear shoulder space, in. Cargo volume, cu. ft. Turning circle
Acura TL Type-S 55.7 14.3 39.7
BMW 330i 54.2 10.7 34.4
Cadillac Catera Sport 55.9 14.5 33.47
Infiniti I30t 56.2 14.9 40
Lexus IS 300 53.5 10.1 34.1
Lincoln LS V8 57 13.5 38.06
Mazda Millenia S 54.2 13 37.4
Mercedes-Benz C320 54.3 12 35.3
Volvo S60 56.2 13.9 N/A