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2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2007 Ford Expedition Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Ford Expedition | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 119.0 in | 7.6 in |
| Length | 203.0 in | 206.5 in | -3.5 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 78.8 in | -3.1 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 77.2 in | -11.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 5805 lb. | -976 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 63.2 in | -2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 60.2 in | -60.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.1 in | -1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 39.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 63.7 in | -4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.9 in | -59.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 39.1 in | -2.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 38.3 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 51.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.2 in | -50.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 37.7 in | -5.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -9.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -3.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 55.0 ft3 | -12.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 108.3 ft3 | -23.3 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 2007 Ford Expedition
| 2007 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2007 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |
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