Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Lexus GS | Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,560 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,826 mm | 4,534 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,680 kg | 1,914 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 71 L | 80 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 960 mm | 958 mm | 2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,090 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 0 mm | 940 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 0 mm | 925 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,090 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 360 L | 207 L | 153 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.7 | 289 L | -276.3 |
2007 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 |
2007 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL.