Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Lexus GS | Mercedes-Benz GLS | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 342 hp@6200 339 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 561 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 121.1 in | -8.9 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 202.0 in | -12 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 76.1 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 72.8 in | -16.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3945 lb. | 5754 lb. | -1809 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Lexus GS.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS.