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Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2015) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class and 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class specs.

2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class and 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year 2015 2008  
Model Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class  
Engine turbocharged
2.1L I4 Diesel
DOHC-4v
200 hp@3800
369 lb-ft@1600
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
215 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1400
 
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 2,155 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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2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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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