Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Audi TT | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 97.2 in | 29.4 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 164.5 in | 38.5 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 72.5 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 53.5 in | 11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 3153 lb. | 1676 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 16.3 gal. | 8.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.7 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 53.2 in | 7.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.1 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 32.6 in | 7.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 47.5 in | 12.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 29.2 in | 7 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) | 70.3 in (over 2 rows) | 38.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 13.1 | 29.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 24.7 ft3 | 60.3 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 |
2011 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
Never had a two seater with this much room for a 6 footer plus. Total comfort all around see full Audi TT review |
2011 Audi TT Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
I like the looks, but there is a downside. As a geezer, getting in and out of the car is not easy. You sit down low, and it has these little gangster windows. see full Audi TT review |
2010 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 265hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
if you can call them rear seats... literally zero leg room or headroom in the back. rear seats (if you can call them that) is only fit for children or short people with no legs... see full Audi TT review |