Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Buick Rainier | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | 4.2L I6 DOHC-4v 291 hp@6000 277 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 126.6 in | -13.6 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 203.0 in | -9.6 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 75.7 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 74.5 in | 65.4 in | 9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4600 lb. | 4829 lb. | -229 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 60.3 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 39.8 in | 3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 40.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 59.6 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 0.0 in | 58.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 36.2 in | 0.9 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 | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -28.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 43.7 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 28.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.7 | 42.2 ft3 | 1.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.1 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -4.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Buick Rainier.
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 |