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2019 Lexus LS and 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Specifications
| Model Year | 2019 | 2013 | |
| Model | Lexus LS | Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6000 442 lb-ft@1600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 123.0 in | 108.5 in | 14.5 in |
| Length | 206.1 in | 178.3 in | 27.8 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 74.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 66.9 in | -9.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4905 lb. | 4079 lb. | 826 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.7 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.3 in | 39.8 in | -2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.8 in | 55.2 in | 3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.4 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.7 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 55.4 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 52.5 in | 2.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 35.1 in | 3.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 3.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 | -6.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 54.7 ft3 | -37.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Lexus LS
| 2019 Lexus LS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 GLK
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Expect the GLK to grow when it is next fully redesigned. A smaller MLK is on the way to battle the upcoming Audi Q3 and just-arrived BMW X1. For 2013, the GLK's body structure remains essentially the same, so rear seat knee room remains just sufficient for a man of average height sitting behind another such man. (Headroom, on the other hand, is abundant.) Among competitors, only the Infiniti EX37 has a tighter rear seat. The Audi, BMW, and Volvo all offer knees another inch or three. Seat comfort is debatable. To my bottom, the GLK's seats feel overly firm. Cargo space is similarly short of the segment average. The GLK's 54.7 cubic feet isn't far behind the Audi's 57.3 but well below the X3's 63.3. That truncated tail has a downside beyond aesthetics. But do these shortcomings really matter? For most people nearly all of the time, there's enough space. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
We are a couple with no kids and we rarely have visitors so the cramped rear seating is not a problem. Someone with teenage kids will want to seriously reconsider before getting a GLK. I know my Mom would not appreciate the ingress/egress ease as she has some limited mobility. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review |
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