Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 451 hp@6800 443 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,761 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,575 mm | 4,630 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,715 kg | 1,661 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 66 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 942 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 937 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 777 mm | 848 mm | -71 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 368 L | 351 L | 17 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 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat causes no discomfort to my tailbone like many ohter cars. Furthermore, the padding is firm and feels like it will last a long time. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Mercedes-Benz makes the best seats in the business, period. Even after a 10 hour drive, my back did not hurt. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Not much leg room when compared to other luxury entries. No flat floor so a 3rd passenger in the rear is not possible. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Center console and stack cut into front side leg room, my left leg is always up against the center console. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
just ok see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
too tight back there. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |