Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus GS | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 3,216 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,826 mm | 5,156 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,958 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,661 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,680 kg | 2,245 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 71 L | 80 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 960 mm | 1,011 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,532 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 1,026 mm | 939 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 919 mm | 6 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 945 mm | -945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,341 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 823 mm | -823 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 360 L | 430 L | -70 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.7 | 1,195 L | 11.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.7 | 2,407 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.