Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Lexus SC | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | 4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 288 hp@5600 317 lb-ft@3400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 126.6 in | -23.5 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 203.0 in | -24.5 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 75.7 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 53.1 in | 65.4 in | -12.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3840 lb. | 4829 lb. | -989 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.8 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 60.3 in | -6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 39.8 in | 3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 27.1 in | 40.4 in | -13.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 46.6 in | 59.6 in | -13 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.5 in | 0.0 in | 49.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 27.1 in | 36.2 in | -9.1 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 | 70.7 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -37.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.8 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -6.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 8.8 | 42.2 ft3 | -33.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 8.8 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -76.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Lexus SC.
2010 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 |