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2013 Lexus IS and 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
| Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 121.1 in | -13.6 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 200.6 in | -20.5 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 76.0 in | -5.1 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 72.4 in | -16.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 5346 lb. | -1891 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -8.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.1 in | -2.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 58.3 in | -3.9 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 | 40.6 in | -3.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 58.9 in | -6.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 39.5 in | -8.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.2 in | -34.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 114 in (over 3 rows) | -39.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.0 | 43.8 ft3 | -30.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -70.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Lexus IS
| 2013 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review | |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is just a little longer than the Audi Q7 (201.6 vs. 200.3 inches), and isn't as wide (76.4 vs. 78.1 inches). But the Mercedes is considerably taller (72.8 vs. 68.4 inches) and not nearly as curvy. Which might explain how it is far roomier than the much sleeker Audi. Combined legroom for all three rows is 107.6 inches in the Q7 vs. 113.8 inches in the GL-Class, a large difference. The Q7's space deficit grows the farther back you sit. For adults to even fit in the Audi's third row without extreme discomfort, those in the second row must slide their seats forward to the point that they are themselves short on knee room. While the new GL350's third row sits too low to provide thigh support, it's not nearly as cramped. Further evidence that Audi didn't intend the Q7's third row for frequent use: the second-row seat doesn't do a good job of getting out of the way, making the path in and out of the way-back perhaps the tightest I've experienced. The second-row seat in the GL-Class tips forward to open up a much wider path. If manually tipping the seat is too much of a chore (perhaps because you'e a five-year-old and haven't yet learned to read this), $400 buys a power assist. But even with this option the seat must be manually returned to its upright position, so the point eludes me. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review | |
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