Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Lexus IS | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,731 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,531 mm | 4,575 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,727 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,412 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,545 kg | 1,567 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 65 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 945 mm | 43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,318 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 932 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 838 mm | 777 mm | 61 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,897 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 345 L | 368 L | -23 L |
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
just ok see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
too tight back there. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seats are narrow and hard. The centre seat is only usable for very small people on very short trips. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is no rear seat room. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
fake leather is too cheap for a m-b. seats too hard. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Lexus IS.