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2011 Lexus IS and 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
| Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 355 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 95.7 in | 11.8 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 160.7 in | 21.8 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 51.0 in | 4.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4165 lb. | 3420 lb. | 745 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 37.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 52.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 54.6 in | -0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 42.5 in | 1.6 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) | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 27.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.8 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 4.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Lexus IS
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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