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GMC Yukon (2008) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 GMC Yukon and 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class specs.

2008 GMC Yukon and 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model GMC Yukon Mercedes-Benz R-Class  
Engine 6.2L V8
OHV-2v
380 hp@5500
417 lb-ft@4400
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
268 hp@6000
258 lb-ft@2400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,946 mm 3,216 mm -1 mm
Length 5,131 mm 5,156 mm 0 mm
Width 2,007 mm 1,923 mm 1 mm
Height 1,953 mm 1,661 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,556 kg 2,190 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 98 L 95 L 3 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,044 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,659 mm 1,532 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,636 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 996 mm 1,026 mm 995 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,656 mm 1,514 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,539 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 991 mm 919 mm 72 mm
Headroom, Row 3 963 mm 945 mm 18 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,567 mm 1,341 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,247 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 650 mm 823 mm -173 mm
Total Legroom 2,690 mm (over 3 rows) 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 479 L 433 L 46 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,708 L 1,195 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 3,084 L 2,407 L 1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 GMC Yukon

2008 GMC Yukon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8
4-speed automatic RWD
The standard power seat offers unlimited seating positions. see full GMC Yukon review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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