Lexus IS (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz SL (2020) Specs

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2012 Lexus IS and 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL Specifications

Model Year	2012	2020
Model	Lexus IS	Mercedes-Benz SL
Engine	5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200	turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 362 hp@5500 369 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	2dr Hardtop conv.
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.5 in	101.7 in	5.8 in
Length	182.5 in	182.3 in	0.2 in
Width	70.9 in	73.9 in	-3 in
Height	55.7 in	51.2 in	4.5 in
Curb Weight	4165 lb.	3826 lb.	339 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.2 gal.	19.8 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	39.1 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.3 in	55.5 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.2 in	0.0 in	54.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.1 in	42.9 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.1 in	0.0 in	36.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	43.3 in	0.0 in	43.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	44.7 in	0.0 in	44.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	25.9 in	0.0 in	25.9 in
Total Legroom	70 in (over 2 rows)	42.9 in (over 1 rows)	27.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.8 ft³	8.5 ft³	2.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	10.8 ft³	13.5 ft³	-2.7 ft³

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