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 |
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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 |
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |