Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 215 hp@3800 398 lb-ft@1400 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3500 428 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 114.7 in | 11.9 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 195.6 in | 7.4 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 75.2 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 55.9 in | 9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4939 lb. | 4266 lb. | 673 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 36.9 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 57.2 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.3 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 36.6 in | 3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 55.9 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 37.0 in | -0.8 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) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 30.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 24.5 ft3 | -9.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 24.5 | 17.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 56.0 ft3 | 29 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The STANDARD leather seating surfaces on the 2006 front seats - way better feel than artico leather. The adjustment range to get things just right and the head rest. Very cozy. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3 row seating see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This has to be, by far, the roomiest Mercedes period. Back seat comfort, even in the third row, is unmatched. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seating for 6. Great for kids. Easy to get into. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2014 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Among luxury cars, Audis have my least favorite seats. They're less cushy and less coddling than the others. They're firm, and seem to want your body to adapt to them rather than the other way around. In the A7, seat adjustments are limited to the usual plus four-way lumbar. The seat's smallish bolsters are spaced fairly widely, and only frequenting all-you-can-eat buffets can bring them closer. This said, one day I drove the A7 for 600 miles and emerged without a hint of back soreness. So maybe the seats do know what's best for me. Perhaps they could teach a thing or two to the door-mounted arm rest. It's overly firm, and my left elbow did get sore. see full Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 review |
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