Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Chevrolet Malibu Classic | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
3.5L V6 OHV-2v 219 hp@5900 219 lb-ft@3200 |
|
Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 106.3 in | 20.3 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 188.3 in | 14.7 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 69.9 in | 5.8 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 57.5 in | 7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 3297 lb. | 1532 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 16.3 gal. | 8.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 56.7 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.9 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 37.6 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 56.1 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.4 in | -52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 38.5 in | -2.3 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) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 28 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 15.4 | 26.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 69.6 ft3 |
2010 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic.