Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Audi Q3 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 102.5 in | 24.1 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 172.8 in | 30.2 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 72.1 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 62.6 in | 2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 3682 lb. | 1147 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 8.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.0 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 55.8 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 37.4 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 53.6 in | 6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 31.1 in | 5.1 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) | 71.1 in (over 2 rows) | 37.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 16.7 | 25.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 48.2 ft3 | 36.8 ft3 |
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 2018 Audi Q3.