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Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2015) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2012) Specs

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2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class and 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year 2015 2012  
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
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 114.8 in 126.6 in -11.8 in
Length 189.1 in 203.1 in -14 in
Width 75.2 in 77.1 in -1.9 in
Height 70.7 in 65.4 in 5.3 in
Curb Weight 4751 lb. 5225 lb. -474 lb.
Fuel Capacity 24.6 gal. 21.1 gal. 3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.9 in 39.8 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.5 in 60.3 in -1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.3 in 39.8 in 0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.5 in 40.4 in -1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.4 in 59.6 in -1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.4 in 36.2 in 2.2 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 78.7 in (over 2 rows) 108.4 in (over 3 rows) -29.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 36.2 ft3 15.2 ft3 21 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 36.2 42.2 ft3 -6
Cargo Volume, Maximum 71.0 ft3 85.0 ft3 -14 ft3

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