Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SLK | Lexus IS | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 355 hp@5750 376 lb-ft@4000 |
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 Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 107.5 in | -11.8 in |
Length | 160.7 in | 182.5 in | -21.8 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 70.9 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 51.0 in | 55.7 in | -4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3420 lb. | 4165 lb. | -745 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.9 in | 38.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 54.3 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 54.2 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 44.1 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.1 in | -36.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 44.7 in | -44.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 25.9 in | -25.9 in |
Total Legroom | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 70 in (over 2 rows) | -27.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | -4.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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 |