Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz G-Class | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 536 hp@5500 590 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 112.2 in | -4.7 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 183.5 in | -3.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 71.8 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 76.8 in | -20.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3780 lb. | 5622 lb. | -1842 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 25.4 gal. | -8.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 42.2 in | -5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.7 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 51.5 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 52.5 in | -8.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 40.0 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 56.3 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 53.9 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 41.9 in | -11.3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 94.4 in (over 2 rows) | -19.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 45.2 ft3 | -32.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 79.5 ft3 | -66.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.