Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,885 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,636 mm | 4,994 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,857 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,415 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,742 kg | 1,853 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 88 L | -23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 937 mm | 36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 935 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,100 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,135 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 658 mm | 782 mm | -124 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,778 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,852 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 306 L | 348 L | -42 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 CL-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 510hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The CL600 comes standard with active multi-contour front seats with heating/cooling and message functions. see full Mercedes-Benz CL-Class review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 510hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
THe CLs lack rear seat room and entry/exit can be difficult and challenging at best. see full Mercedes-Benz CL-Class review |