Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Cadillac ATS | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 109.3 in | 17.3 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 182.8 in | 20.2 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 71.1 in | 4.6 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 55.9 in | 9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 3375 lb. | 1454 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 9.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.6 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 55.2 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 42.5 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 36.8 in | 3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 53.9 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.3 in | -52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 33.5 in | 2.7 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) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 32.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | 5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 10.2 | 32 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 | 74.8 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 |
2013 Cadillac ATS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The latest 3-Series has a roomy, comfortable back seat. Cadillac didn't see this coming, and sized the ATS to compete with the previous-generation BMW. Consequently, the Cadillac's rear seat is considerably tighter than the BMW's or the Infiniti G37's, a little tighter than an A4's, about even with that in a C-Class, and roomier than that in a Lexus IS. If you want adults to be comfortable in back, the ATS isn't your car, but neither are most of the cars it competes with. see full Cadillac ATS review |
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