Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800 |
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 503 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,913 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,575 mm | 4,788 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,600 kg | 2,310 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 95 L | -30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 1,013 mm | 944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,521 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 1,011 mm | 931 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 777 mm | 1,016 mm | 776 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 368 L | 833 L | -465 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 | 2,050 L | 11 |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class.