Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@6200 465 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,873 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,575 mm | 4,869 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,715 kg | 1,841 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 80 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 963 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 970 mm | -38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 777 mm | 909 mm | -132 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 368 L | 450 L | -82 L |
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 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.