Audi A7 (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2009) Specs

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2012 Audi A7 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year	2012	2009
Model	Audi A7	Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Engine	supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	114.7 in	126.6 in	-11.9 in
Length	195.6 in	203.0 in	-7.4 in
Width	75.2 in	75.7 in	-0.5 in
Height	55.9 in	65.4 in	-9.5 in
Curb Weight	4210 lb.	4829 lb.	-619 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.8 gal.	25.1 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.9 in	39.8 in	-2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.2 in	60.3 in	-3.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	39.8 in	1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.6 in	40.4 in	-3.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.9 in	59.6 in	-3.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.0 in	36.2 in	0.8 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	78.3 in (over 2 rows)	108.4 in (over 3 rows)	-30.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.5 ft³	15.3 ft³	9.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	24.5	42.2 ft³	-17.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.0 ft³	85.0 ft³	-29 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Audi A7.

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

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