| Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
| Model | Lexus ES | Mercedes-Benz GLA | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 106.3 in | 3 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 173.9 in | 17.2 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 71.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 60.0 in | -2.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 3296 lb. | 284 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 40.0 in | -2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.4 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 53.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 33.9 in | 2 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 2.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -2.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | -28.9 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA.