Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 126.6 in | -19.1 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 203.0 in | -22.9 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 77.1 in | -6.2 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 65.4 in | -9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 4949 lb. | -1494 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.8 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 60.3 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 39.8 in | 4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 40.4 in | -3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 59.6 in | -6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 36.2 in | -5.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -33.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.0 | 42.2 ft3 | -29.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -72 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.