Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5500 531 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 113.2 in | -5.7 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 194.5 in | -14.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 74.1 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 55.8 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3780 lb. | 4355 lb. | -575 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 | 57.1 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 58.0 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.1 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 36.1 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 56.5 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 57.6 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 35.0 in | -4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Lexus IS.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS.