Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 398 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 225 hp@3750 407 lb-ft@1750 |
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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 | 118.2 in | 8.4 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 200.2 in | 2.8 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 78.1 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 68.4 in | -3 in |
Curb Weight | 4939 lb. | 5500 lb. | -561 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 58.7 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.3 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 39.0 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 58.1 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 37.1 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 35.4 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 48.6 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 29.2 in | 3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 40.1 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 88.7 ft3 | -3.7 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 |
2009 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |