Model Year | 2007 | 2018 | |
Model | Lexus GS | Mercedes-Benz SLC | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 226 kW@6200 371 Nm@3600 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 kW@5500 521 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,431 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,826 mm | 4,135 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,303 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,680 kg | 1,606 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 71 L | 60 L | 11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 960 mm | 965 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,326 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,080 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) | 1,080 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 360 L | 181 L | 179 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.7 | 286 L | -273.3 |
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 2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC.