Lexus GS (2006) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS (2020) Specs

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2006 Lexus GS and 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Specifications

Model Year	2006	2020
Model	Lexus GS	Mercedes-Benz GLS
Engine	4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@3400	turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 483 hp@5500 516 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.2 in	123.4 in	-11.2 in
Length	190.0 in	205.0 in	-15 in
Width	71.7 in	79.9 in	-8.2 in
Height	56.1 in	71.8 in	-15.7 in
Curb Weight	3916 lb.	5754 lb.	-1838 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.8 gal.	23.8 gal.	-5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.8 in	39.4 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.3 in	59.3 in	-3 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	40.2 in	-3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	58.5 in	-3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.4 in	0.0 in	51.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	41.9 in	-5.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	34.6 in	-34.6 in
Total Legroom	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	116.8 in (over 3 rows)	-36.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.7 ft³	17.4 ft³	-4.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	12.7	42.7 ft³	-30
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.7 ft³	84.7 ft³	-72 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

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