Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 3,216 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,575 mm | 5,159 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,958 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,661 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 2,250 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 80 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 1,011 mm | 944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,532 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 1,026 mm | 931 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 777 mm | 919 mm | -142 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 945 mm | -945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,341 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 823 mm | -823 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 368 L | 430 L | -62 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.0 | 1,195 L | 12 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 | 2,407 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.