Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus GS | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | 4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@3400 |
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 | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 3,076 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,826 mm | 5,095 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,930 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,776 kg | 2,515 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 71 L | 98 L | -27 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 960 mm | 1,019 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 1,031 mm | 939 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 1,003 mm | 924 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 970 mm | -970 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,283 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 869 mm | -869 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,896 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 360 L | 405 L | -45 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.7 | 1,240 L | 11.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.7 | 2,359 L | 10.7 |
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 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL.