Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus GX | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 196 kW@5400 438 Nm@3400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 225 kW@6500 370 Nm@3500 |
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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 | 2,789 mm | 3,216 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,780 mm | 5,159 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,880 mm | 1,958 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,895 mm | 1,661 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,209 kg | 2,250 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 87 L | 80 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,532 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,458 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 919 mm | 16 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 927 mm | 945 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,440 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,433 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 632 mm | 823 mm | -191 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,629 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 374 L | 430 L | -56 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,407 L | 1,195 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,195 L | 2,407 L | 0 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.