Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Lexus HS | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 126.6 in | -20.3 in |
Length | 184.8 in | 203.0 in | -18.2 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 75.7 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 59.3 in | 65.4 in | -6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3682 lb. | 4829 lb. | -1147 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -10.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 39.8 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 60.3 in | -6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 39.8 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 40.4 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 59.6 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 0.0 in | 51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 36.2 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -31.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.1 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.1 | 42.2 ft3 | -30.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.1 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -72.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Lexus HS.
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |