Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,216 mm | 2,624 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,156 mm | 4,585 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,923 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,661 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,190 kg | 1,261 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 95 L | 49 L | 46 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,532 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,257 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,026 mm | 958 mm | -957 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,260 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 856 mm | 63 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 945 mm | 0 mm | 945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,341 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 823 mm | 0 mm | 823 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 433 L | 394 L | 39 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,195 L | 13.9 | -12.9 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,407 L | 13.9 | -11.9 L |
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 |
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
4 door has more headroom and backseat is much improved over the 2 door i previously owned see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
With only 2 doors, the rear seats are pretty much useless. Obviously, if you really have to, you can fit people back there, but no one will want to climb back there when everyone at work is going out to lunch. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not alot of head room and the steering wheel does not telescope. I fit in it fine but someone tall might not. minor thing really. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |