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Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2009) vs. Acura RL (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2008 Acura RL specs.

2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2008 Acura RL Specifications

Model Year 2009 2008  
Model Mercedes-Benz R-Class Acura RL  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
268 hp@6000
258 lb-ft@2400		 3.5L V6
OHC-4v
290 hp@6200
256 lb-ft@5000		  
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 126.6 in 110.2 in 16.4 in
Length 203.0 in 193.6 in 9.4 in
Width 75.7 in 72.2 in 3.5 in
Height 65.4 in 57.1 in 8.3 in
Curb Weight 4829 lb. 4012 lb. 817 lb.
Fuel Capacity 25.1 gal. 19.4 gal. 5.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 38.5 in 1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 60.3 in 58.5 in 1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 55.1 in -55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 39.8 in 42.4 in -2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.4 in 37.2 in 3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.6 in 56.1 in 3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 54.0 in -54 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.2 in 36.3 in -0.1 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.2 in 0.0 in 37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 52.8 in 0.0 in 52.8 in
Legroom, Row 3 32.4 in 0.0 in 32.4 in
Total Legroom 108.4 in (over 3 rows) 78.7 in (over 2 rows) 29.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.3 ft3 13.1 ft3 2.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.2 ft3 13.1 29.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 85.0 ft3 13.1 ft3 71.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

2009 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
2009 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura RL

2008 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review
2007 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review
 
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