Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Lexus GS | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 108.7 in | 3.5 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 182.3 in | 7.7 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 69.7 in | 2 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 56.3 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3704 lb. | 3527 lb. | 177 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 37.1 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 54.7 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 52.3 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 41.7 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 36.9 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.1 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 54.9 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 33.4 in | 3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 4.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.7 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 0.3 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 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat causes no discomfort to my tailbone like many ohter cars. Furthermore, the padding is firm and feels like it will last a long time. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Mercedes-Benz makes the best seats in the business, period. Even after a 10 hour drive, my back did not hurt. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Not much leg room when compared to other luxury entries. No flat floor so a 3rd passenger in the rear is not possible. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Center console and stack cut into front side leg room, my left leg is always up against the center console. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
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 |