Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Cadillac Escalade | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
6.0L V8 OHV-2v 345 hp@5200 380 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,216 mm | 2,946 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,156 mm | 5,052 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,923 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,661 mm | 1,885 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,190 kg | 2,512 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 95 L | 117 L | -22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,532 mm | 1,656 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,560 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,026 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,654 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,557 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 980 mm | -61 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 945 mm | 950 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,341 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,245 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 823 mm | 693 mm | 130 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,723 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 433 L | 462 L | -29 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,195 L | 1,801 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,407 L | 2,962 L | 0 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 |
2006 Cadillac Escalade Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy access to a 3rd row seat that has ample room and comfort. see full Cadillac Escalade review |