Lexus RX (2023) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2009) Specs

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2023 Lexus RX and 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year	2023	2009
Model	Lexus RX	Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Engine	turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6000 317 lb-ft@1700	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.2 in	126.6 in	-14.4 in
Length	192.5 in	203.0 in	-10.5 in
Width	75.6 in	75.7 in	-0.1 in
Height	67.3 in	65.4 in	1.9 in
Curb Weight	4310 lb.	4829 lb.	-519 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.8 gal.	25.1 gal.	-7.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.5 in	39.8 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.1 in	60.3 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.7 in	0.0 in	56.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	39.8 in	1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	40.4 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	59.6 in	-3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.9 in	0.0 in	55.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.4 in	36.2 in	1.2 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	78.5 in (over 2 rows)	108.4 in (over 3 rows)	-29.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.6 ft³	15.3 ft³	14.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	29.6	42.2 ft³	-12.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum	46.2 ft³	85.0 ft³	-38.8 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Lexus RX.

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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