Model Year | 2016 | 2018 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SL | Lexus GS | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 577 hp@5500 664 lb-ft@2000 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 467 hp@7100 389 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 112.2 in | -10.4 in |
Length | 181.8 in | 192.1 in | -10.3 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 72.4 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 51.8 in | 57.3 in | -5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4068 lb. | 4034 lb. | 34 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.0 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 57.3 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 42.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.7 in | -55.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.8 in | -36.8 in |
Total Legroom | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -36.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | -7.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | -2.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Lexus GS.