Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 3,076 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,575 mm | 5,095 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,930 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 2,395 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 98 L | -33 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 1,019 mm | 944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 1,031 mm | 931 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 777 mm | 1,003 mm | 776 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 970 mm | -970 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,283 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 869 mm | -869 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,896 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 368 L | 405 L | -37 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.0 | 1,240 L | 12 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 | 2,359 L | 11 |
2013 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Lexus IS.
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This SUV has a third row seat that can accommodate adults comfortably, without sacrificing braking and safety. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Excellent, usable 3rd row seating see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy and adjustable. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Second row is good. Third row is EXCELLENT. Bigger than some of the monster American SUVs. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Large third row seating to accomodate adults in far back row... see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |