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Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class and 2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Class specs.

2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class and 2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year 2012 2010  
Model Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
240 hp@3600
455 lb-ft@1600
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,916 mm 3,216 mm -1 mm
Length 4,803 mm 5,156 mm -1 mm
Width 1,910 mm 1,923 mm 0 mm
Height 1,796 mm 1,661 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,285 kg 2,240 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 93 L 95 L -2 L
Headroom, Row 1 988 mm 1,011 mm 987 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,486 mm 1,532 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,024 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 978 mm 1,026 mm 977 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,483 mm 1,514 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 975 mm 919 mm 56 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 945 mm -945 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,341 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 823 mm -823 mm
Total Legroom 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 1,025 L 433 L -432 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 36.2 1,195 L 35.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,010 L 2,407 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
No more back or leg pain on long trips. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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