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2014 Lexus IS and 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
| Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
| Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 503 hp@6800 465 lb-ft@5200 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| 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 | 70.1 in | -13.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3780 lb. | 5093 lb. | -1313 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 | 55.9 in | -1.6 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 | 56.2 in | -2.2 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Lexus IS
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Lexus IS
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Bottom seat cushions are long enough for taller drivers. Padding is not too firm or too soft. Excellent support and an upright, easy-chair seating position, instead of having to extend your legs horizontally to get legroom. Results in no low back pain. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very still and uncomfortable for long drives see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
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