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2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2014 Dodge Durango Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Dodge Durango | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 119.8 in | 6.8 in |
| Length | 203.0 in | 201.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 75.8 in | -0.1 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 70.9 in | -5.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 4913 lb. | -84 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 24.6 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.9 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 58.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.0 in | -57 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.3 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 39.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 58.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 38.6 in | -2.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 37.8 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 50.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.8 in | -42.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 31.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | -2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 47.7 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 84.5 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Dodge Durango
| 2014 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | The Durango's relatively narrow width, a plus for handling, has the opposite impact on interior room. These are very much two sides of the same coin. Because the Durango's cabin isn't terribly wide it feels more agile than wider SUVs. But three passengers in the second row don't have as much space to spread out--those in a Nissan Pathfinder enjoy a couple more inches of shoulder room--and only two people can sit in the third row. (The Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and GM's large crossovers all have three belts back there.) Leg room in the Durango is much more competitive, but still a few inches short of class leading. This said, comfort isn't only a matter of interior dimensions. Both of the Durango's rear rows are well-upholstered and positioned higher off the floor than the three-row crossover norm. This benefits both thigh support and outward visibility. The Hyundai Santa Fe isn't far off in this regard, but the Nissan Pathfinder's seats are much closer to the floor, and less hospitable to adults as a result. Among the three, I'd prefer to be a rear seat passenger in the Dodge. Among large conventional SUVs, the Ford Expedition has a more comfortable third row, but the Chevrolet Tahoe (which retains a live rear axle despite a comprehensive redesign for the 2015 model year) doesn't come close. And the foot-shorter 4Runner? Its XXS third-row seat is best saved for emergencies. On the other side of the ledger, the Durango does have a higher floor than the typical car-based crossover. Getting in and out isn't as easy. This vies with curb weight as the top disadvantage of the Durango's conventional SUV configuration. see full Dodge Durango review | |
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