Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 398 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 398 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 126.6 in | -11.9 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 203.0 in | -14.5 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 75.7 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 65.4 in | 4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4817 lb. | 4939 lb. | -122 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 25.1 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.8 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 60.3 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 39.8 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 59.6 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 0.0 in | 56.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 36.2 in | 3.8 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 | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -26.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.4 | 42.2 ft3 | -12.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -12.6 ft3 |
2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Bottom seat cushions are long enough for taller drivers. Padding is not too firm or too soft. Excellent support and an upright, easy-chair seating position, instead of having to extend your legs horizontally to get legroom. Results in no low back pain. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very still and uncomfortable for long drives see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
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 |