Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus GS | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 116.3 in | -4.1 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 200.6 in | -10.6 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 73.7 in | -2 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 55.8 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3704 lb. | 4619 lb. | -915 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 36.9 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 59.3 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 62.0 in | -7.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 42.2 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 36.4 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.2 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 56.0 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 32.2 in | 4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 5.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.7 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | -0.8 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class.