Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SL | Lexus RX | |
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Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 106.9 in | -6.1 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 186.2 in | -5.8 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 72.6 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 51.1 in | 66.1 in | -15 in |
Curb Weight | 4220 lb. | 3870 lb. | 350 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 39.4 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 57.9 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 55.6 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 42.5 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.6 in | -38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.4 in | -36.4 in |
Total Legroom | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -36 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.2 ft3 | 38.3 ft3 | -31.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 84.7 ft3 | -74.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL.
2009 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review |