Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2007) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2010) Specs

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2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year	2007	2010
Model	Mercedes-Benz R-Class	Chevrolet Malibu
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	126.6 in	112.3 in	14.3 in
Length	203.0 in	191.8 in	11.2 in
Width	75.7 in	70.3 in	5.4 in
Height	65.4 in	57.1 in	8.3 in
Curb Weight	4829 lb.	3450 lb.	1379 lb.
Fuel Capacity	25.1 gal.	16.0 gal.	9.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	39.4 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	60.3 in	55.9 in	4.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.0 in	-53 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.8 in	42.2 in	-2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.4 in	37.2 in	3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.6 in	53.9 in	5.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.1 in	-52.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	37.6 in	-1.4 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)	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	28.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.3 ft³	15.1 ft³	0.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.2 ft³	15.1	27.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	85.0 ft³	15.1 ft³	69.9 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

2007 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
2006	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The STANDARD leather seating surfaces on the 2006 front seats - way better feel than artico leather. The adjustment range to get things just right and the head rest. Very cozy. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2006	4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3 row seating see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2006	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	This has to be, by far, the roomiest Mercedes period. Back seat comfort, even in the third row, is unmatched. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2006	4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seating for 6. Great for kids. Easy to get into. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu

2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2009	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

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