Mazda CX-7 (2007) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2008) Specs

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2007 Mazda CX-7 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year	2007	2008
Model	Mazda CX-7	Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500	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	108.3 in	126.6 in	-18.3 in
Length	184.0 in	203.0 in	-19 in
Width	73.7 in	75.7 in	-2 in
Height	64.8 in	65.4 in	-0.6 in
Curb Weight	3929 lb.	4829 lb.	-900 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.2 gal.	25.1 gal.	-6.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	39.8 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.0 in	60.3 in	-2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	0.0 in	54.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	39.8 in	1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	40.4 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.8 in	59.6 in	-3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.0 in	0.0 in	53 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	36.2 in	0.2 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	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	108.4 in (over 3 rows)	-30.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.9 ft³	15.3 ft³	14.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	29.9	42.2 ft³	-12.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	58.6 ft³	85.0 ft³	-26.4 ft³

2007 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The thigh bolsters are snug without insinuating that the driver could lose ten pounds. see full Mazda CX-7 review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	6 footers can sit without hitting their heads or knees. see full Mazda CX-7 review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good ajustability and plenty of room for tall drivers see full Mazda CX-7 review

2007 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	seats in rear are tight, they do not slide or recline where as Honda CRV rear seats are much more flexible for kids and families. My crv is 2007 and the rear seats recline and the entire bench can slide front and back to create instant leg room see full Mazda CX-7 review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Tested CX-7s with both cloth and leather seats. Both materials thin and not supportive. Cloth seats lumpy with uneven feeling surface. see full Mazda CX-7 review

2008 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
2007	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3rd row seats are big enough and comfortable enough for an adult. 2nd row seats are the best captain chairs I have ever sat in in a car. Glass roof gives additional room appearance. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2007	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Great front view, comfortable seats. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2007	4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	There is excellent legroom in the middle and rear seats. All four recline. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Outstanding room in the second row- tons of leg room. Very comfortable see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review

2008 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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