Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Cadillac STS | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.4 in | 126.6 in | -10.2 in |
Length | 196.3 in | 203.0 in | -6.7 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 77.1 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 65.4 in | -7.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3960 lb. | 4949 lb. | -989 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.8 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 60.3 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 39.8 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 40.4 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 59.6 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 0.0 in | 55.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.2 in | 2.1 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 | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -27.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.8 | 42.2 ft3 | -28.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -71.2 ft3 |
2006 Cadillac STS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very tight legroom. see full Cadillac STS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 254-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No room in the back...even tight for kids. see full Cadillac STS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.