Lexus IS (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS (2021) Specs

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2012 Lexus IS and 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS Specifications

Model Year	2012	2021
Model	Lexus IS	Mercedes-Benz GLS
Engine	5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200	turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 603 hp@5750 627 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.5 in	123.4 in	-15.9 in
Length	180.1 in	205.0 in	-24.9 in
Width	70.9 in	79.9 in	-9 in
Height	56.1 in	71.8 in	-15.7 in
Curb Weight	3780 lb.	5828 lb.	-2048 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.2 gal.	23.8 gal.	-6.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.2 in	39.4 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	59.3 in	-4.9 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	40.2 in	-3.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.7 in	58.5 in	-5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.7 in	0.0 in	53.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	30.6 in	41.9 in	-11.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	34.6 in	-34.6 in
Total Legroom	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	116.8 in (over 3 rows)	-42.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.0 ft³	17.4 ft³	-4.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	13.0	42.7 ft³	-29.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.0 ft³	84.7 ft³	-71.7 ft³

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