Model Year | 2011 | 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 | 2,731 mm | 2,715 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,636 mm | 4,653 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,415 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,889 kg | 1,799 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 62 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 975 mm | -2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 922 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,100 mm | 1,232 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,135 mm | 1,191 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 658 mm | 772 mm | -114 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,778 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,839 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 306 L | 153 L | 153 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 | 244 L | -233.2 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK.