Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5400 335 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 116.0 in | 10.6 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 202.0 in | 1 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 79.0 in | -3.3 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 76.9 in | -11.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 5794 lb. | -965 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.1 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 65.3 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 64.4 in | -64.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.3 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 39.2 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 65.2 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 60.6 in | -60.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 39.0 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 37.9 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 61.7 in | -8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 25.6 in | 6.8 in |
Total Legroom | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | -1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 60.3 ft3 | -18.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -23.9 ft3 |
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 |
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
I drive about a 1000 miles a week. After driving the Suburban for 2 months, my back problems have gone away. Feel fresh after a 3 hour drive see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
Family and cargo fit comfortably see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |