Mercedes-Benz GL (2014) vs. Lexus LS (2014) Specs

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2014 Mercedes-Benz GL and 2014 Lexus LS Specifications

Model Year	2014	2014
Model	Mercedes-Benz GL	Lexus LS
Engine	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5750 560 lb-ft@2000	4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 386 hp@6400 367 lb-ft@4100
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	121.0 in	121.7 in	-0.7 in
Length	201.6 in	205.0 in	-3.4 in
Width	76.4 in	73.8 in	2.6 in
Height	72.8 in	58.1 in	14.7 in
Curb Weight	5687 lb.	4277 lb.	1410 lb.
Fuel Capacity	26.4 gal.	22.2 gal.	4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.2 in	38.0 in	3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	58.5 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.4 in	-55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.3 in	43.7 in	-3.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	38.0 in	2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.3 in	56.4 in	1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.5 in	36.7 in	1.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.9 in	0.0 in	38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	50.5 in	0.0 in	50.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	35.0 in	0.0 in	35 in
Total Legroom	113.8 in (over 3 rows)	80.4 in (over 2 rows)	33.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.0 ft³	18.0 ft³	-2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	49.4 ft³	18.0	31.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	93.8 ft³	18.0 ft³	75.8 ft³

2014 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is just a little longer than the Audi Q7 (201.6 vs. 200.3 inches), and isn't as wide (76.4 vs. 78.1 inches). But the Mercedes is considerably taller (72.8 vs. 68.4 inches) and not nearly as curvy. Which might explain how it is far roomier than the much sleeker Audi. Combined legroom for all three rows is 107.6 inches in the Q7 vs. 113.8 inches in the GL-Class, a large difference. The Q7's space deficit grows the farther back you sit. For adults to even fit in the Audi's third row without extreme discomfort, those in the second row must slide their seats forward to the point that they are themselves short on knee room. While the new GL350's third row sits too low to provide thigh support, it's not nearly as cramped. Further evidence that Audi didn't intend the Q7's third row for frequent use: the second-row seat doesn't do a good job of getting out of the way, making the path in and out of the way-back perhaps the tightest I've experienced. The second-row seat in the GL-Class tips forward to open up a much wider path. If manually tipping the seat is too much of a chore (perhaps because you'e a five-year-old and haven't yet learned to read this), $400 buys a power assist. But even with this option the seat must be manually returned to its upright position, so the point eludes me. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review

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2014 Lexus LS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The Jaguar's sports car-like interior design lends it a sporty character, but at the cost of front seat room, perceived even more than actual. The Lexus feels much roomier. The cushy, well-shaped front seats in the Lexus are among the most comfortable in the class. The Jaguar's are nearly as comfortable, though, and I like the BMW's most of all. Despite a plethora of adjustments, the Audi A8's are firmer and less form-fitting than the others. Move to the back seat, and even in the regular wheelbase cars there's plenty of room and comfort for most adults. The long wheelbase only makes sense if the back seat will often carry tall adults, or people who want limo-like legroom even if they don't have the legs of an NBA center. see full Lexus LS review

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