Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Lexus GX | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5400 323 lb-ft@3400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 126.6 in | -16.8 in |
Length | 188.2 in | 203.0 in | -14.8 in |
Width | 74.0 in | 75.7 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 74.6 in | 65.4 in | 9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4871 lb. | 4829 lb. | 42 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 60.3 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 39.8 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 40.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 59.6 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.2 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.5 in | 37.2 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.7 in | 52.8 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.9 in | 32.4 in | -7.5 in |
Total Legroom | 103.5 in (over 3 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -4.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.7 ft3 | 42.2 ft3 | 7.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.5 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -7.5 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 |
2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |