Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Lexus GX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 109.8 in | 11.3 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 188.2 in | 12.4 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 74.0 in | 2 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 74.6 in | -2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 5280 lb. | 4871 lb. | 409 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 23.0 gal. | 3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.2 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.5 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.8 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 40.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 57.4 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 36.8 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 36.5 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 56.7 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.2 in | 24.9 in | 9.3 in |
Total Legroom | 114 in (over 3 rows) | 103.5 in (over 3 rows) | 10.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 49.7 ft3 | -5.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 77.5 ft3 | 5.8 ft3 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This SUV has a third row seat that can accommodate adults comfortably, without sacrificing braking and safety. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Excellent, usable 3rd row seating see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy and adjustable. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Second row is good. Third row is EXCELLENT. Bigger than some of the monster American SUVs. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Large third row seating to accomodate adults in far back row... see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2006 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
It is great for young children, but not very comfortable for adults. It would LEGALLY allow you to drive many people around, but certainly not comfortably in the third row. Third row does NOT allow room even for kids in car seats to have any leg room. see full Lexus GX review |