Model Year | 2007 | 2016 | |
Model | Lexus GS | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 226 kW@6200 371 Nm@3600 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 410 kW@5750 759 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 3,073 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,826 mm | 5,121 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,941 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,755 kg | 2,580 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 71 L | 100 L | -29 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 960 mm | 1,046 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,486 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 | 1,016 mm | 939 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 978 mm | -53 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 988 mm | -988 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,283 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 889 mm | -889 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,891 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 360 L | 453 L | -93 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.7 | 1,399 L | 11.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.7 | 2,656 L | 10.7 |
2007 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 |
2007 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL.