| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Lexus LS | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
| Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 380 hp@6400 367 lb-ft@4100 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 126.6 in | -4.9 in |
| Length | 202.8 in | 203.0 in | -0.2 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 77.1 in | -3.3 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 65.4 in | -7.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4332 lb. | 4949 lb. | -617 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 39.8 in | -1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 60.3 in | -1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 39.8 in | -39.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 40.4 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 59.6 in | -3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.2 in | -36.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -108.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.0 | 42.2 ft3 | -24.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.0 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -67 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Lexus LS.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.