Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Cadillac CTS | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 126.6 in | -13.2 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 203.0 in | -11.4 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 77.1 in | -4.6 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 65.4 in | -7.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3861 lb. | 4949 lb. | -1088 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -3.1 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 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 39.8 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.4 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 59.6 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 36.2 in | -0.3 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 | 13.6 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | -1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.6 | 42.2 ft3 | -28.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -71.4 ft3 |
2009 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
supportive but comfortable for a long trip see full Cadillac CTS review |
2009 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ingress is tight, limited legroom. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats are a little snug, but bareable. However, if someone is pretty tall they might bump their head on the ceiling. see full Cadillac CTS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.