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Lexus GS (2006) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Lexus GS and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

2006 Lexus GS and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year 2006 2013  
Model Lexus GS Mercedes-Benz GL  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.2 in 121.0 in -8.8 in
Length 190.0 in 201.6 in -11.6 in
Width 71.7 in 76.4 in -4.7 in
Height 56.1 in 72.8 in -16.7 in
Curb Weight 3704 lb. 5401 lb. -1697 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.8 gal. 26.4 gal. -7.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.8 in 41.2 in -3.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.3 in 58.5 in -2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.4 in 0.0 in 54.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.5 in 40.3 in 3.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.0 in 40.0 in -3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 58.3 in -3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.4 in 0.0 in 51.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.4 in 38.5 in -2.1 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 38.9 in -38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 50.5 in -50.5 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 35.0 in -35 in
Total Legroom 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 113.8 in (over 3 rows) -33.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.7 ft3 16.0 ft3 -3.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 12.7 49.4 ft3 -36.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum 12.7 ft3 93.8 ft3 -81.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Lexus GS

2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL

2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is just a little longer than the Audi Q7 (201.6 vs. 200.3 inches), and isn't as wide (76.4 vs. 78.1 inches). But the Mercedes is considerably taller (72.8 vs. 68.4 inches) and not nearly as curvy. Which might explain how it is far roomier than the much sleeker Audi. Combined legroom for all three rows is 107.6 inches in the Q7 vs. 113.8 inches in the GL-Class, a large difference. The Q7's space deficit grows the farther back you sit. For adults to even fit in the Audi's third row without extreme discomfort, those in the second row must slide their seats forward to the point that they are themselves short on knee room. While the new GL350's third row sits too low to provide thigh support, it's not nearly as cramped. Further evidence that Audi didn't intend the Q7's third row for frequent use: the second-row seat doesn't do a good job of getting out of the way, making the path in and out of the way-back perhaps the tightest I've experienced. The second-row seat in the GL-Class tips forward to open up a much wider path. If manually tipping the seat is too much of a chore (perhaps because you'e a five-year-old and haven't yet learned to read this), $400 buys a power assist. But even with this option the seat must be manually returned to its upright position, so the point eludes me. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review
 

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