Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 220 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@2000 |
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 | 107.8 in | 126.6 in | -18.8 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 203.0 in | -12.8 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 75.7 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 65.4 in | -7 in |
Curb Weight | 3671 lb. | 4829 lb. | -1158 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 60.3 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 39.8 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 40.4 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 59.6 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 36.2 in | 1.1 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 | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -29 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 42.2 ft3 | -28 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -70.8 ft3 |
2011 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Major seven hour trip in total comfort for both of us. Not one ache or pain or "I gotta get out of this car" see full Buick Regal review |
2011 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Since the car came from Opel (EU), it is naturally made for smaller fold. The rear is comfortable, just a little lacking in legroom at times. see full Buick Regal review |
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 |