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Lexus LS (2018) vs. Mercedes-Benz GL (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2018 Lexus LS and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

2018 Lexus LS and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Specifications

Model Year 2018 2013  
Model Lexus LS Mercedes-Benz GL  
Engine turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
416 hp@6000
442 lb-ft@1600
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
550 hp@5750
560 lb-ft@2000
 
Transmission 10-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan, ext. 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 123.0 in 121.0 in 2 in
Length 206.1 in 201.6 in 4.5 in
Width 74.8 in 76.4 in -1.6 in
Height 57.5 in 72.8 in -15.3 in
Curb Weight 4707 lb. 5687 lb. -980 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.7 gal. 26.4 gal. -4.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.3 in 41.2 in -3.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.8 in 58.5 in 0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.5 in 0.0 in 55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.0 in 40.3 in 0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.3 in 40.0 in -2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.4 in 58.3 in -1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.1 in 0.0 in 55.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.9 in 38.5 in 0.4 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 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 113.8 in (over 3 rows) -33.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.0 ft3 16.0 ft3 1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 17.0 49.4 ft3 -32.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum 17.0 ft3 93.8 ft3 -76.8 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Lexus LS

2018 Lexus LS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2019 The original Lexus LS showed the world how quiet and smooth-riding a luxury sedan could be. As long as you avoid the F Sport variant, the fifth-generation LS remains among the quietest, smoothest-riding cars you can buy. But the far less expensive ES is nearly as smooth and as quiet; as are many other current sedans, including some from Hyundai and Kia. So what sets the latest Lexus LS apart and justifies its lofty price? Perhaps most of all, its seats. I imagine even the 16-way adjustable heated-and-ventilated front seats in an unoptioned $76,475 LS (add $3,220 for AWD and/or $4,510 for the hybrid) are quite comfortable on long drives and properly supportive if the road gets twisty. But it's hard to imagine anyone getting this car and not opting for at least the Interior Upgrade Package, which with additional options it requires bumps the bottom line to $82,615. This package upgrades the upholstery to quilted, soft semi-aniline leather, upgrades the headliner to synthetic suede, adds heat to the rear seat, and increases the number of driver-seat adjustments to 28. Perhaps most importantly, this package adds a highly customizable shiatsu-like massage feature to the driver seat that's capable of providing the most vigorous rubdown I've ever experienced at 70 mph. My sister judged it "better than the chairs at the salon." But supreme comfort on long drives need not be restricted to the driver. Opt for the Luxury Package, which bumps the price of a rear-drive LS 500 (no h) to $93,475, and the front passenger gets the same 28-way massage seat as the driver, while the rear passengers get heated-and-ventilated 18-way adjustable seats and their own climate controls. Desire massage for the rear seat passengers? Then add another $8,000 for the Executive Package, which also includes a recliner with legrest for the right rear spot and "butterfly" headrests for all four outboard seats. As much as the LS isn't personally my sort of car, there's something to be said for cruising mile after mile while the driver and three passengers receive thorough massages from exceptionally comfortable climate-controlled seats. My elderly parents, with many aches and pains between them, loved these seats. Weaknesses? Even though the new LS is offered in only one length, and is longer than the extended wheelbase version of the previous LS, it does not offer as much rear legroom as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class or BMW 7 Series. The fancy executive recliner can only be used if no one is in the front passenger seat, as the latter must be compacted against the instrument panel. Blame the new car's racier "coupe-like" styling and proportions. (The new LS shares its underpinnings with the LC coupe.) see full Lexus LS review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL

2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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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