Acura MDX (2009) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2006) Specs

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2009 Acura MDX and 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year	2009	2006
Model	Acura MDX	Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Engine	3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000	5.0L V8 OHC-3v 302 hp@5600 339 lb-ft@2700
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	126.6 in	-18.3 in
Length	190.7 in	203.0 in	-12.3 in
Width	78.5 in	75.7 in	2.8 in
Height	68.2 in	65.4 in	2.8 in
Curb Weight	4535 lb.	4929 lb.	-394 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.0 gal.	25.1 gal.	-4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.2 in	39.8 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.6 in	60.3 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.0 in	0.0 in	59 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	39.8 in	1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	40.4 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.5 in	59.6 in	1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	59.1 in	0.0 in	59.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.7 in	36.2 in	2.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.7 in	37.2 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	57.1 in	52.8 in	4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 3	42.0 in	0.0 in	42 in
Legroom, Row 3	29.1 in	32.4 in	-3.3 in
Total Legroom	109 in (over 3 rows)	108.4 in (over 3 rows)	0.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	15.3 ft³	-0.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.9 ft³	42.2 ft³	0.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.5 ft³	85.0 ft³	-1.5 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Acura MDX

2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review
2008	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review

2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2006	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The STANDARD leather seating surfaces on the 2006 front seats - way better feel than artico leather. The adjustment range to get things just right and the head rest. Very cozy. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2006	4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3 row seating see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2006	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	This has to be, by far, the roomiest Mercedes period. Back seat comfort, even in the third row, is unmatched. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2006	4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seating for 6. Great for kids. Easy to get into. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review

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