Model Year | 2023 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GLS | Lexus IS | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 450 kW@5750 850 Nm@2500 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 310 kW@6600 503 Nm@5200 |
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Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,134 mm | 2,731 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,207 mm | 4,575 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,029 mm | 1,801 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,824 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,730 kg | 1,715 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 90 L | 65 L | 25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 945 mm | -944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,374 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,021 mm | 932 mm | -931 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,364 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,064 mm | 777 mm | -776 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 879 mm | 0 mm | 879 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,967 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 368 L | 125 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,209 L | 13.0 | -12 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,398 L | 13.0 | -11 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS.
2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |