Mazda CX-9 (2016) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2009) Specs

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2016 Mazda CX-9 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year	2016	2009
Model	Mazda CX-9	Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 310 lb-ft@2000	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	115.3 in	126.6 in	-11.3 in
Length	199.4 in	203.0 in	-3.6 in
Width	77.5 in	75.7 in	1.8 in
Height	69.0 in	65.4 in	3.6 in
Curb Weight	4301 lb.	4829 lb.	-528 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	25.1 gal.	-6.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	39.8 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	60.3 in	-2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.7 in	0.0 in	56.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.0 in	39.8 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	40.4 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.1 in	59.6 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.4 in	0.0 in	57.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.4 in	36.2 in	3.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.4 in	37.2 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	53.1 in	52.8 in	0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.1 in	0.0 in	40.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	29.7 in	32.4 in	-2.7 in
Total Legroom	110.1 in (over 3 rows)	108.4 in (over 3 rows)	1.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.4 ft³	15.3 ft³	-0.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	38.2 ft³	42.2 ft³	-4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.2 ft³	85.0 ft³	-13.8 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-9.

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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