Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@4700 |
5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 121.1 in | -11.8 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 200.6 in | -9.5 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 76.0 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 72.4 in | -15.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 5545 lb. | -1965 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 40.1 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 58.3 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.3 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 40.6 in | -3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.9 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 39.5 in | -3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.2 in | -34.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 114 in (over 3 rows) | -35.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 43.8 ft3 | -29.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -68.6 ft3 |
2010 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not very supportive. Felt like a hollowed out barrel. Only support was on the outside edges. see full Lexus ES review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL.