Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 253 hp@5800 250 lb-ft@3500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 3,216 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,793 mm | 5,156 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,956 mm | 1,923 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,745 mm | 1,661 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,028 kg | 2,190 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 77 L | 95 L | -18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 1,011 mm | 974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,554 mm | 1,532 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,026 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,552 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 919 mm | 41 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 917 mm | 945 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,488 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,232 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 744 mm | 823 mm | -79 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,758 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 433 L | -14 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,405 L | 1,195 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,308 L | 2,407 L | 0 L |
2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Good leg room and temperature controls see full Acura MDX review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
the 7 seater option is great and it has room for the kids...did not buy it for room for extra adults so the slightly smaller 6-7 seats work perfectly for me. That being said, its very comfortable 2 and 3rd row seats. see full Acura MDX review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
High seating position - easy to get in and out of with bad knees. see full Acura MDX review |
2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
ver small rear seat compared to pilot. see full Acura MDX review |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seats are big enough and comfortable enough for an adult. 2nd row seats are the best captain chairs I have ever sat in in a car. Glass roof gives additional room appearance. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front view, comfortable seats. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is excellent legroom in the middle and rear seats. All four recline. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Outstanding room in the second row- tons of leg room. Very comfortable see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |