Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Cadillac DTS | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 275 hp@5200 292 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 126.6 in | -11 in |
Length | 207.6 in | 203.1 in | 4.5 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 77.1 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 65.4 in | -7.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4009 lb. | 4960 lb. | -951 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.8 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 60.3 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 39.8 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 40.4 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.2 in | 59.6 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.0 in | 36.2 in | 5.8 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 | 84.5 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -23.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.8 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.8 | 42.2 ft3 | -23.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.8 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -66.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Cadillac DTS.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.