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Lexus IS (2010) vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Lexus IS and 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs.

2010 Lexus IS and 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications

Model Year 2010 2008  
Model Lexus IS Mercedes-Benz S-Class  
Engine 5.0L V8
DOHC-4v
416 hp@6600
371 lb-ft@5200
6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
518 hp@6800
465 lb-ft@5200
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan, ext.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.5 in 124.6 in -17.1 in
Length 180.1 in 205.0 in -24.9 in
Width 70.9 in 73.7 in -2.8 in
Height 56.1 in 58.0 in -1.9 in
Curb Weight 3780 lb. 4663 lb. -883 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.2 gal. 23.8 gal. -6.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.2 in 37.8 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.4 in 59.1 in -4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.1 in 0.0 in 54.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.9 in 41.9 in 2 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.7 in 38.5 in -1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.7 in 58.7 in -6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.7 in 0.0 in 53.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 30.6 in 42.3 in -11.7 in
Total Legroom 74.5 in (over 2 rows) 84.2 in (over 2 rows) -9.7 in
Cargo Volume 13.0 ft3 16.3 ft3 -3.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Lexus IS

2010 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2009 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. see full Lexus IS review
2009 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review
2009 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review
2009 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Leg room for tall passengers see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
You can adjust the "multicontour" front seats as follows: height, seat angle, back angle, seat cushion length, seat cushion side bolsters, seat back bolsters, lumbar (both vertically and how much pressure),as well as shoulder support, seat firmness,& more see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Huge, soft reclining chair see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Really like the fact that you could recline in the back seats without disturbing the front occupants. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
My wife refers to it as a sofa on wheels, my daughter sprawls out in the cavernous back seat. I just love the way it drives. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007 0 All our family are over 6 foot and there is plenty of room all round. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
 
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