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2013 Lexus IS and 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
| Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
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| 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 | 75.7 in | -4.8 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 65.4 in | -9.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 4829 lb. | -1374 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Lexus IS
| 2013 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 2013 Lexus IS
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| 2008 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 |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
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