Model Year | 2013 | 2021 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 310 kW@6600 503 Nm@5200 |
turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 450 kW@5750 850 Nm@2500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,995 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,575 mm | 4,938 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 2,017 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,783 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,724 kg | 2,445 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 85 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 1,021 mm | 944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 960 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 777 mm | 0 mm | 777 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 368 L | 0.0 | 368 L |
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 |
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