Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Buick Rendezvous | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 195 hp@5200 215 lb-ft@4000 |
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 | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 126.6 in | -14.4 in |
Length | 186.5 in | 203.0 in | -16.5 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 75.7 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 65.4 in | 3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4096 lb. | 4829 lb. | -733 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.8 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 60.3 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 0.0 in | 61.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.8 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 40.4 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 59.6 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 0.0 in | 61.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.2 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 37.2 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.5 in | 52.8 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.6 in | 32.4 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 5.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.1 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 54.5 ft3 | 42.2 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | 23.9 ft3 |
2007 Buick Rendezvous Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 195-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
easy to get in and out of! see full Buick Rendezvous 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 |