Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 362 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-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 | 1,883 kg | 1,796 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 |
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 |
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