Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Audi A6 / S6 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 114.6 in | 12 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 194.2 in | 8.8 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 73.8 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 57.8 in | 7.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 3803 lb. | 1026 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.2 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 57.5 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.3 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 37.8 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 56.3 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 37.4 in | -1.2 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 | 14.1 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 14.1 | 28.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
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 |
2017 Audi A6 / S6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | The second benefit of the Audi A6's more open and expansive interior: it feels roomier, especially in the front seats. With no "race car" or "jet fighter" pretensions, the Audi is easier and more relaxing to drive. The BMW, Cadillac, and Mercedes interiors all feel tighter and more confining. see full Audi A6 / S6 review |
2017 Audi A6 / S6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Want a second reason that the Audi A6 might not be your best bet? Perhaps its front seats, as these despite a four-way lumbar adjustment (driver only unless you get the 3.0T Prestige) are just okay. Though likely what a German orthopedist recommended--I've sat in these seats for ten hours without any soreness--I'd personally prefer seats that are less firm and more form-fitting. This said, forms differ, and the Audi's might fit yours better than mine. The rear seat is roomy but, like most, is mounted too close to the floor to provide adults with sufficient under-thigh support. With that, I'm pretty much out of why-nots (though I'll touch on a potential one below). A very good all-around car, the Audi A6 has no glaring faults. see full Audi A6 / S6 review |
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