Lexus NX (2018) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2009) Specs

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2018 Lexus NX and 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year	2018	2009
Model	Lexus NX	Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 235 hp@4800 258 lb-ft@1650	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	104.7 in	126.6 in	-21.9 in
Length	182.3 in	203.0 in	-20.7 in
Width	73.6 in	75.7 in	-2.1 in
Height	64.8 in	65.4 in	-0.6 in
Curb Weight	4050 lb.	4829 lb.	-779 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	25.1 gal.	-9.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	39.8 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	60.3 in	-3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	0.0 in	55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.8 in	39.8 in	3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	40.4 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	59.6 in	-4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.9 in	0.0 in	53.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.1 in	36.2 in	-0.1 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	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	108.4 in (over 3 rows)	-29.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.7 ft³	15.3 ft³	2.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	17.7	42.2 ft³	-24.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.6 ft³	85.0 ft³	-30.4 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Lexus NX.

2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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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