2021 Lexus IS vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Overview | |
MSRP$94,250 | MSRP$39,050 |
Listings11 | Listings17 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reviews Summary | |
2021 Lexus IS Reviews SummaryThe new Lexus IS enters its fourth generation of production, embodying lessons learned from the LC and RC. The 2021 IS targets enthusiast drivers and luxury buyers who might be thinking German first, and it seeks to recalibrate expectations of what a compact luxury sports sedan can be. | |
No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 362 hp V6 | Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 362 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.3 cu ft | Cargo Space10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight4553 lbs | Curb Weight3715 lbs |
Height58.8 in | Height56.5 in |
Length206.9 in | Length185.4 in |
Width83.9 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase124.6 in | Wheelbase110.2 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $94,250 | $39,050 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | The new Lexus IS enters its fourth generation of production, embodying lessons learned from the LC and RC. The 2021 IS targets enthusiast drivers and luxury buyers who might be thinking German first, and it seeks to recalibrate expectations of what a compact luxury sports sedan can be. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 362 hp V6 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
MPG City | 19 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 362 hp V6 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.3 cu ft | 10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4553 lbs | 3715 lbs |
Height | 58.8 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 206.9 in | 185.4 in |
Width | 83.9 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 110.2 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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