Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Lexus GX | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,913 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,780 mm | 4,788 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,880 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,895 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,209 kg | 2,134 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 87 L | 95 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,521 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,458 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 1,016 mm | 934 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 927 mm | 0 mm | 927 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,440 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,433 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 632 mm | 0 mm | 632 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,629 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 374 L | 833 L | -459 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,407 L | 29.4 | -28.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,195 L | 2,050 L | 0 L |
2006 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
It is great for young children, but not very comfortable for adults. It would LEGALLY allow you to drive many people around, but certainly not comfortably in the third row. Third row does NOT allow room even for kids in car seats to have any leg room. see full Lexus GX review |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |