| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
| Model | Lexus LS | Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
| Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 357 hp@6400 344 lb-ft@4100 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 108.5 in | 13.2 in |
| Length | 202.8 in | 178.3 in | 24.5 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 74.3 in | -0.5 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 66.9 in | -8.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4712 lb. | 4079 lb. | 633 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.2 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 39.8 in | -1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 55.2 in | 3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.7 in | -1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 55.4 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 52.5 in | 3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.1 in | 2.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 4.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 | -5.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.0 ft3 | 54.7 ft3 | -36.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Lexus LS.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK.