Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CLK | Lexus IS | |
Engine | 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 107.5 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 183.2 in | 182.5 in | 0.7 in |
Width | 68.5 in | 70.9 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 54.4 in | 55.7 in | -1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3965 lb. | 4165 lb. | -200 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.3 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.3 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 54.2 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 44.1 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.1 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 48.5 in | 43.3 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.9 in | 44.7 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.4 in | 25.9 in | 4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 70 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.4 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | -5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 8.6 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
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 |