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Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2006) vs. Lexus IS (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2011 Lexus IS specs.

2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2011 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year 2006 2011  
Model Mercedes-Benz S-Class Lexus IS  
Engine turbocharged
5.5L V12
OHC-3v
493 hp@5000
590 lb-ft@1800		 5.0L V8
DOHC-4v
416 hp@6600
371 lb-ft@5200		  
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 116.7 in 107.5 in 9.2 in
Length 198.5 in 180.1 in 18.4 in
Width 73.0 in 70.9 in 2.1 in
Height 57.2 in 56.1 in 1.1 in
Curb Weight 4430 lb. 3780 lb. 650 lb.
Fuel Capacity 23.0 gal. 17.2 gal. 5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.6 in 37.2 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.2 in 54.4 in 4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 59.9 in 54.1 in 5.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 43.9 in -2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.4 in 36.7 in 1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.3 in 52.7 in 5.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 59.4 in 53.7 in 5.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 30.6 in 5 in
Total Legroom 76.9 in (over 2 rows) 74.5 in (over 2 rows) 2.4 in
Cargo Volume 15.4 ft3 13.0 ft3 2.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Leg room for tall passengers see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 You can adjust the "multicontour" front seats as follows: height, seat angle, back angle, seat cushion length, seat cushion side bolsters, seat back bolsters, lumbar (both vertically and how much pressure),as well as shoulder support, seat firmness,& more see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Huge, soft reclining chair see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Really like the fact that you could recline in the back seats without disturbing the front occupants. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 My wife refers to it as a sofa on wheels, my daughter sprawls out in the cavernous back seat. I just love the way it drives. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007 0 All our family are over 6 foot and there is plenty of room all round. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Lexus IS

2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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