Model Year | 2011 | 2020 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz SLC | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 385 hp@6100 384 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,431 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,636 mm | 4,135 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,415 mm | 1,303 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,889 kg | 1,606 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 60 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 965 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,326 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 0 mm | 917 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,100 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,135 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 658 mm | 0 mm | 658 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,778 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,080 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 306 L | 181 L | 125 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 | 286 L | -275.2 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC.