Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Audi TT | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,423 mm | 3,216 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,041 mm | 5,156 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,857 mm | 1,923 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,346 mm | 1,661 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,341 kg | 2,190 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 95 L | -40 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 960 mm | 1,011 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,532 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 828 mm | 1,026 mm | 827 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,222 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 513 mm | 919 mm | -406 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 945 mm | -945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,341 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 823 mm | -823 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,560 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 433 L | -42 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.8 | 1,195 L | 12.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 685 L | 2,407 L | 683 L |
2006 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 225hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
The rear seat is not designed for adults over 5 feet tall. Which means unless you have kids its just more storage space. see full Audi TT review |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seats are big enough and comfortable enough for an adult. 2nd row seats are the best captain chairs I have ever sat in in a car. Glass roof gives additional room appearance. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front view, comfortable seats. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is excellent legroom in the middle and rear seats. All four recline. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Outstanding room in the second row- tons of leg room. Very comfortable see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2008 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 |