Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Audi A7 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,216 mm | 2,913 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,156 mm | 4,968 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,923 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,661 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,190 kg | 1,910 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 95 L | 75 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 937 mm | -936 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,532 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,026 mm | 930 mm | -929 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 940 mm | -21 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 945 mm | 0 mm | 945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,341 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 823 mm | 0 mm | 823 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 433 L | 694 L | -261 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,195 L | 24.5 | -23.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,407 L | 1,586 L | 1 L |
2009 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 |
2009 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Audi A7.