Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,680 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,636 mm | 4,638 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,938 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,415 mm | 1,262 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,742 kg | 1,720 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 85 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 991 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,059 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) | 1,059 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 306 L | 173 L | 133 L |
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 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.