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Kia Optima (2006) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Kia Optima and 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class specs.

2006 Kia Optima and 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year 2006 2012  
Model Kia Optima Mercedes-Benz R-Class  
Engine 2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000		 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
302 hp@6500
273 lb-ft@3500		  
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 126.6 in -20.3 in
Length 185.8 in 203.1 in -17.3 in
Width 71.5 in 77.1 in -5.6 in
Height 55.5 in 65.4 in -9.9 in
Curb Weight 3279 lb. 4960 lb. -1681 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.2 gal. 21.1 gal. -3.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.0 in 39.8 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.9 in 60.3 in -3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.8 in 0.0 in 55.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.3 in 39.8 in 3.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 40.4 in -2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.7 in 59.6 in -3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.4 in 0.0 in 54.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.2 in 36.2 in 0 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 79.5 in (over 2 rows) 108.4 in (over 3 rows) -28.9 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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima

2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review
2007 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review
 

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