Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Lexus GS | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,913 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,826 mm | 4,788 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,773 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,680 kg | 2,134 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 71 L | 95 L | -24 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 960 mm | 1,013 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,521 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 1,011 mm | 939 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 1,016 mm | 924 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 360 L | 833 L | -473 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.7 | 2,050 L | 10.7 |
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 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Bottom seat cushions are long enough for taller drivers. Padding is not too firm or too soft. Excellent support and an upright, easy-chair seating position, instead of having to extend your legs horizontally to get legroom. Results in no low back pain. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seats with warmers are great see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very still and uncomfortable for long drives see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |