Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Lexus GS | Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
Engine | 4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@3400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 108.5 in | 3.7 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 178.3 in | 11.7 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 74.3 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 66.9 in | -10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3916 lb. | 3929 lb. | -13 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 39.8 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 55.2 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.2 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 41.4 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.7 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.4 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 52.5 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 35.1 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.7 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 | -10.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.7 ft3 | 54.7 ft3 | -42 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK.