Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 114.7 in | -4.5 in |
Length | 183.7 in | 188.5 in | -4.8 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 75.2 in | -3.9 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 69.8 in | -13.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3461 lb. | 4623 lb. | -1162 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -7.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.9 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 59.9 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 55.0 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.8 in | 42.2 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.8 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 59.8 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 40.0 in | -7.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.8 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -18.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -61.6 ft3 |
2014 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 2014 Lexus IS.
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 |