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Lexus IS (2006) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Lexus IS and 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK specs.

2006 Lexus IS and 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications

Model Year 2006 2014  
Model Lexus IS Mercedes-Benz GLK  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
306 hp@6400
277 lb-ft@4800
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
302 hp@6500
273 lb-ft@3500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.5 in 108.5 in -1 in
Length 180.1 in 178.3 in 1.8 in
Width 70.9 in 74.3 in -3.4 in
Height 56.1 in 66.9 in -10.8 in
Curb Weight 3527 lb. 3929 lb. -402 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.2 gal. 17.4 gal. -0.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.2 in 39.8 in -2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.4 in 55.2 in -0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.1 in 53.2 in 0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.9 in 41.4 in 2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.7 in 39.7 in -3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.7 in 55.4 in -2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.7 in 52.5 in 1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 30.6 in 35.1 in -4.5 in
Total Legroom 74.5 in (over 2 rows) 76.5 in (over 2 rows) -2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.0 ft3 23.3 ft3 -10.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 13.0 ft3 54.7 ft3 -41.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Lexus IS

2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The seats are very comfortable for the size car. see full Lexus IS review
2006 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The good of the front seat comfort is that the seats are ventilated. They could be stronger and cooler but that is my preference. Why is it that we cant get Audis, BMWs, or Lexus with fabric seats in the US? see full Lexus IS review
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
We do not have small children, and only small children could fit back there. see full Lexus IS review
2007 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Even large children will struggle to fit. see full Lexus IS review
2006 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The front seat headrests are too far back for me. I feel if I use them I am looking at the sky because of their angle. I would prefer some fwd-rev adjustment which i have seen on other cars. see full Lexus IS review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK

2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Expect the GLK to grow when it is next fully redesigned. A smaller MLK is on the way to battle the upcoming Audi Q3 and just-arrived BMW X1. For 2013, the GLK's body structure remains essentially the same, so rear seat knee room remains just sufficient for a man of average height sitting behind another such man. (Headroom, on the other hand, is abundant.) Among competitors, only the Infiniti EX37 has a tighter rear seat. The Audi, BMW, and Volvo all offer knees another inch or three. Seat comfort is debatable. To my bottom, the GLK's seats feel overly firm. Cargo space is similarly short of the segment average. The GLK's 54.7 cubic feet isn't far behind the Audi's 57.3 but well below the X3's 63.3. That truncated tail has a downside beyond aesthetics. But do these shortcomings really matter? For most people nearly all of the time, there's enough space. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK

2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
We are a couple with no kids and we rarely have visitors so the cramped rear seating is not a problem. Someone with teenage kids will want to seriously reconsider before getting a GLK. I know my Mom would not appreciate the ingress/egress ease as she has some limited mobility. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
 
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