Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 106.9 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 178.4 in | 1.7 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 68.0 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 55.6 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3405 lb. | 50 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 38.9 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.1 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 51.9 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.7 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.3 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 54.3 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 54.5 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 33.0 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 0.8 ft3 |
2013 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Lexus IS.
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |