Lexus IS (2011) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2007) Specs

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2011 Lexus IS and 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year	2011	2007
Model	Lexus IS	Mercedes-Benz R-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
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
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	75.7 in	-4.8 in
Height	56.1 in	65.4 in	-9.3 in
Curb Weight	3780 lb.	5061 lb.	-1281 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.2 gal.	25.1 gal.	-7.9 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	15.3 ft³	-2.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	13.0	42.2 ft³	-29.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.0 ft³	85.0 ft³	-72 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Lexus IS

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2007	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3rd row seats are big enough and comfortable enough for an adult. 2nd row seats are the best captain chairs I have ever sat in in a car. Glass roof gives additional room appearance. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2007	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Great front view, comfortable seats. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2007	4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	There is excellent legroom in the middle and rear seats. All four recline. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Outstanding room in the second row- tons of leg room. Very comfortable see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2006	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The STANDARD leather seating surfaces on the 2006 front seats - way better feel than artico leather. The adjustment range to get things just right and the head rest. Very cozy. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2006	4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3 row seating see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2006	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	This has to be, by far, the roomiest Mercedes period. Back seat comfort, even in the third row, is unmatched. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2006	4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seating for 6. Great for kids. Easy to get into. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review

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