Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
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 | AWD | 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 | 3737 lb. | 5093 lb. | -1356 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 |
2016 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Lexus IS.
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 |