Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 362 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,715 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,575 mm | 4,531 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,715 kg | 1,606 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 62 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 988 mm | -43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 947 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 777 mm | 838 mm | -61 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,897 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 368 L | 345 L | 23 L |
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 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy to drive for many hours at as time, good trip car. Very comfortable, smooth ride. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seats are narrow and hard. The centre seat is only usable for very small people on very short trips. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is no rear seat room. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
fake leather is too cheap for a m-b. seats too hard. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |