Lexus IS (2011) vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS (2020) Specs

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2011 Lexus IS and 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLS Specifications

Model Year	2011	2020
Model	Lexus IS	Mercedes-Benz CLS
Engine	5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200	twincharged 3.0L I6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 429 hp@5900 384 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.5 in	115.7 in	-8.2 in
Length	180.1 in	199.1 in	-19 in
Width	70.9 in	74.4 in	-3.5 in
Height	56.1 in	55.3 in	0.8 in
Curb Weight	3780 lb.	4447 lb.	-667 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.2 gal.	21.1 gal.	-3.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.2 in	36.9 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	57.8 in	-3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.1 in	0.0 in	54.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.9 in	41.9 in	2 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	35.9 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.7 in	56.5 in	-3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.7 in	0.0 in	53.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	30.6 in	35.0 in	-4.4 in
Total Legroom	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	-2.4 in
Cargo Volume	13.0 ft³	11.9 ft³	1.1 ft³

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

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