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

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

2009 Lexus RX and 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year 2009 2009  
Model Lexus RX Mercedes-Benz R-Class  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
201 kW@6200
340 Nm@4700
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
200 kW@6000
350 Nm@2400
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,715 mm 3,216 mm -1 mm
Length 4,729 mm 5,156 mm -1 mm
Width 1,844 mm 1,923 mm 0 mm
Height 1,679 mm 1,661 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,855 kg 2,190 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 73 L 95 L -22 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,471 mm 1,532 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,412 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,080 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 980 mm 1,026 mm 979 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,450 mm 1,514 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,400 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 925 mm 919 mm 6 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 945 mm -945 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,341 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 823 mm -823 mm
Total Legroom 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 1,085 L 433 L -432 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 38.3 1,195 L 37.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,398 L 2,407 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Lexus RX

2009 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX 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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