| Model Year | 2017 | 2010 | |
| Model | Lexus LS | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 126.6 in | -4.9 in |
| Length | 205.0 in | 203.0 in | 2 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 75.7 in | -1.9 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 65.4 in | -7.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4277 lb. | 4829 lb. | -552 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.2 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -2.9 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 | 43.7 in | 39.8 in | 3.9 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 | 36.7 in | 36.2 in | 0.5 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 | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -28 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 2.7 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 2017 Lexus LS.
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |