Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
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 | 1,773 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 2,097 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 | 1,397 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 | 0 mm | 1 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 |
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 |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seats with warmers are great see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Space is limited for adults in the back espically if the front passenger is tall. Seats are not bucket like the front so if driver takes a hard turn you go flying. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |