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

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2013 Lexus GS and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year	2013	2013
Model	Lexus GS	Mercedes-Benz GL
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5750 560 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.2 in	121.0 in	-8.8 in
Length	190.7 in	201.6 in	-10.9 in
Width	72.4 in	76.4 in	-4 in
Height	57.3 in	72.8 in	-15.5 in
Curb Weight	3970 lb.	5687 lb.	-1717 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	26.4 gal.	-9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.0 in	41.2 in	-3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	58.5 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.5 in	0.0 in	54.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	40.3 in	2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	40.0 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.7 in	58.3 in	-2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.1 in	0.0 in	54.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	38.5 in	-1.7 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	79.1 in (over 2 rows)	113.8 in (over 3 rows)	-34.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.3 ft³	16.0 ft³	-1.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	14.3	49.4 ft³	-35.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.3 ft³	93.8 ft³	-79.5 ft³

2013 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The best thing about driving the Lexus GS F Sport two years ago remains the best thing. Its highly adjustable driver seat ranks among the few that are both supportive during aggressive driving and comfortable all the time. Adjustments include bi-level lumber, side bolsters, and thigh support. (Note: You can get the same adjustments on the passenger side, but only with the Luxury Package, not the F Sport.) The Cadillac's seats, while far from punishing, aren't as form-fitting or as comfortable. You also sit lower in the CTS, good for feeling sporty, not so good for seeing out of the car. The larger windows in the Lexus also boost driver confidence. see full Lexus GS review

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2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
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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