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Lexus IS (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2012) Specs

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2012 Lexus IS and 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications

Model Year 2012 2012  
Model Lexus IS Mercedes-Benz S-Class  
Engine 5.0L V8
DOHC-4v
310 kW@6600
503 Nm@5200
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
400 kW@5500
800 Nm@2000
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan, ext.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,731 mm 3,165 mm -1 mm
Length 4,575 mm 5,245 mm -1 mm
Width 1,801 mm 1,872 mm 0 mm
Height 1,425 mm 1,473 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,715 kg 2,230 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 65 L 90 L -25 L
Headroom, Row 1 945 mm 960 mm -15 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,382 mm 1,501 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,374 mm 1,521 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,115 mm 1,064 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 932 mm 978 mm -46 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,339 mm 1,491 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,364 mm 1,509 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 777 mm 1,074 mm 776 mm
Total Legroom 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) 2,139 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume 368 L 464 L -96 L

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