Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 402 hp@5000 443 lb-ft@1600 |
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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 | 2,761 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,636 mm | 4,699 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,415 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,889 kg | 1,970 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 66 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 973 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 919 mm | -2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,100 mm | 1,214 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,135 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 658 mm | 765 mm | -107 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,778 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,831 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 306 L | 249 L | 57 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 | 326 L | -315.2 |
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 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door).