Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
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 577 hp@5500 590 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. | 4420 lb. | -640 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 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS.