Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Lincoln MKS | Lexus GS | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 112.2 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 204.1 in | 190.0 in | 14.1 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 71.7 in | 4.2 in |
Height | 61.6 in | 56.1 in | 5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4438 lb. | 3916 lb. | 522 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.8 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 37.8 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 56.3 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 54.4 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 43.5 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.0 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 55.1 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 51.4 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 36.4 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 |
2011 Lincoln MKS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seat comfort see full Lincoln MKS review |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |