Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 114.7 in | -4.9 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 188.5 in | 4 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 75.2 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 71.5 in | -3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4222 lb. | 4705 lb. | -483 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -5.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 59.9 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 55.0 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 42.2 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.8 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 59.8 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 40.0 in | -2 in |
Total Legroom | 82.1 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -11 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.3 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -16.1 ft3 |
2017 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Lexus RX has the roomiest back seat of the three, the Lincoln MKX the tightest. Very tall people will prefer the RX's. At 5-9, I'm not tall, and found the other two back seats much more comfortable, with higher, better shaped cushions providing better thigh support and seat backs that were not overly reclined. The RX's rear seat back felt overly reclined to me even in its most upright position. Since it adjusts, why didn't Lexus engineer it to adjust over a wider range? see full Lexus RX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Lexus RX.
2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Bottom seat cushions are long enough for taller drivers. Padding is not too firm or too soft. Excellent support and an upright, easy-chair seating position, instead of having to extend your legs horizontally to get legroom. Results in no low back pain. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2008 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very still and uncomfortable for long drives see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |