| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | |
| Model | Audi A6 / S6 | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 126.6 in | -12 in |
| Length | 194.2 in | 203.0 in | -8.8 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 75.7 in | -1.9 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 65.4 in | -7.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3803 lb. | 4829 lb. | -1026 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.8 in | -2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 60.3 in | -2.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.4 in | -2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 59.6 in | -3.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 36.2 in | 1.2 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 | 14.1 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.1 | 42.2 ft3 | -28.1 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.1 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -70.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Audi A6 / S6.
| 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 |