Acura RDX (2011) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2012) Specs

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2011 Acura RDX and 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year	2011	2012
Model	Acura RDX	Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	126.6 in	-22.3 in
Length	180.7 in	203.1 in	-22.4 in
Width	73.6 in	77.1 in	-3.5 in
Height	65.2 in	65.4 in	-0.2 in
Curb Weight	3931 lb.	4960 lb.	-1029 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	21.1 gal.	-3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	39.8 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.2 in	60.3 in	-2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.4 in	0.0 in	54.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	39.8 in	2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	40.4 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	59.6 in	-3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	0.0 in	53 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.6 in	36.2 in	1.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.2 in	-37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	52.8 in	-52.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.4 in	-32.4 in
Total Legroom	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	108.4 in (over 3 rows)	-29 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.8 ft³	15.2 ft³	12.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	27.8	42.2 ft³	-14.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	60.6 ft³	85.0 ft³	-24.4 ft³

2011 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	back support is excellent see full Acura RDX review
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	For, supportive, yet easy to find a comfortable position. see full Acura RDX review

2011 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Too little leg room see full Acura RDX review

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