Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura RLX | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 126.6 in | -14.4 in |
Length | 196.1 in | 203.0 in | -6.9 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 75.7 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 65.4 in | -7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3933 lb. | 4829 lb. | -896 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 39.8 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.6 in | 60.3 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 39.8 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 40.4 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 59.6 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 36.2 in | 2.6 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 | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -27.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.3 | 42.2 ft3 | -26.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -69.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Acura RLX.
2009 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 |
2009 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 |