Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Lexus GX | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 106.9 in | 2.9 in |
Length | 188.2 in | 178.4 in | 9.8 in |
Width | 74.0 in | 68.0 in | 6 in |
Height | 74.6 in | 55.6 in | 19 in |
Curb Weight | 4871 lb. | 3405 lb. | 1466 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.9 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 53.1 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 51.9 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.7 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.3 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 54.3 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 54.5 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 33.0 in | 3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.5 in | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.9 in | 0.0 in | 24.9 in |
Total Legroom | 103.5 in (over 3 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 28.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.7 ft3 | 12.2 | 37.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.5 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 |
2008 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Could use a couple of inches more leg room in the front, and we're only six feet tall. see full Lexus GX review |
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
just ok see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
too tight back there. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seats are narrow and hard. The centre seat is only usable for very small people on very short trips. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is no rear seat room. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
fake leather is too cheap for a m-b. seats too hard. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |