Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 106.9 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 183.2 in | -0.7 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 68.5 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 54.4 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4165 lb. | 3965 lb. | 200 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.4 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 53.2 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 52.1 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 42.0 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 36.3 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 43.3 in | 48.5 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 46.9 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 25.9 in | 30.4 in | -4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 70 in (over 2 rows) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.8 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 ft3 | 8.6 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK.