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2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2012 Dodge Durango Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| 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 | 5-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 | 199.8 in | 3.2 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Dodge Durango
| 2012 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There was very little bolstering on the sides of the seat bottoms. I was not able to find a comfortable seating position in the Durango see full Dodge Durango review |
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