Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Acura RL | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 126.6 in | -16.4 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 203.0 in | -9.4 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 75.7 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 65.4 in | -8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 4829 lb. | -817 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -5.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.8 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 60.3 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 39.8 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.4 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 59.6 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.2 in | 0.1 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 | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -29.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 42.2 ft3 | -29.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -71.9 ft3 |
2006 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review |
2010 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 |