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lexus is convertible vs mercedes benz slk class

2015 Lexus IS Convertible IS 250c Convertible
2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK 300 Roadster
$43,360 Starting Price (MSRP)
$47,000 Starting Price (MSRP)
Sub-Model IS Convertible Sub-Model SLK-Class
Make Lexus Make Mercedes-Benz
Model IS Model SLK-Class
Model Year 2015 Lexus IS Convertible Model Year 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Year 2015 Year 2016
MSRP $43,360 MSRP $47,000
Engine 2.5L V6 Gas Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 9-Speed Automatic
Horsepower 204 hp Horsepower 241 hp
Torque 185 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm Torque 273 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm
City 21 MPG City 25 MPG
Highway 30 MPG Highway 32 MPG
Combined 24 MPG Combined 28 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.2 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 gallons
Cruising Range City 361.2 miles Cruising Range City 462.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway 516 miles Cruising Range Highway 592 miles
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 33.5 ft Turning Diameter 34.5 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Double Wishbone Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Rear Suspension Multi-Link
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Optional Navigation System Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Optional Adaptive Cruise Control Optional
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Standard Climate Control Optional
Cooled Front Seat(s) Optional Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Optional Heated Front Seat(s) Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
Keyless Start Standard Keyless Start Optional
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Multi-Zone A/C Optional
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Standard Power Driver Seat Standard
Power Passenger Seat Standard Power Passenger Seat Standard
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release Standard Remote Trunk Release Not Available
Seat Memory Optional Seat Memory Standard
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Standard Universal Garage Door Opener Standard
Telematics Standard Telematics Standard
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats Not Available Cloth Seats Not Available
Leather Seats Standard Leather Seats Optional
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Leather Steering Wheel Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats Standard
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Standard Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Not Available Sun/Moonroof Standard
HD Radio Not Available HD Radio Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio Optional
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Optional Premium Sound System Optional
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Optional
Smart Device Integration Optional Smart Device Integration Not Available
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot Not Available
Seating Capacity 4 seater Seating Capacity 2 seater
Curb Weight 3,816 lbs Curb Weight 3,241 lbs
Ground Clearance 5.1 in Ground Clearance N/A
Wheelbase 107.5 in Wheelbase 95.7 in
Front Wheel Size 17" x 8" Front Wheel Size 17" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size 17" x 8" Rear Wheel Size 17" x 8.5"
Front Tire P225/45VR17 Front Tire P225/45YR17
Rear Tire P245/45VR17 Rear Tire P245/40YR17
Front Width 60.4 in Front Width 61.4 in
Max Width 70.9 in Max Width 71.5 in
Height 55.7 in Height 51.2 in
Length 182.5 in Length 162.8 in
Front Seat Headroom 38.3 in Front Seat Headroom 39.1 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 54.2 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 52.2 in
Front Seat Hip Room 54.3 in Front Seat Hip Room N/A
Front Seat Leg Room 44.1 in Front Seat Leg Room 42.5 in
Rear Seat Headroom 36.1 in Rear Seat Headroom N/A
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 44.7 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room N/A
Rear Seat Hip Room 43.3 in Rear Seat Hip Room N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room 25.9 in Rear Seat Leg Room N/A
Trunk Volume 2.4 ft³ Trunk Volume 6.4 ft³