Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Lexus GS | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
Engine | 4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@3400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 106.9 in | 5.3 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 178.4 in | 11.6 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 68.0 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 55.6 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3916 lb. | 3495 lb. | 421 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 38.9 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.1 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 51.9 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 41.7 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.3 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.3 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 54.5 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 33.0 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 5.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.7 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
just ok see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
too tight back there. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seats are narrow and hard. The centre seat is only usable for very small people on very short trips. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is no rear seat room. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
fake leather is too cheap for a m-b. seats too hard. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |