Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5750 560 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 121.0 in | -13.5 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 201.6 in | -21.5 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 76.4 in | -5.5 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 72.8 in | -16.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3780 lb. | 5687 lb. | -1907 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -9.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 41.2 in | -4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 58.5 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 40.3 in | 3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 40.0 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 58.3 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 38.5 in | -7.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -39.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.0 | 49.4 ft3 | -36.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 | -80.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Lexus IS.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL.