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2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2007 Ford Fusion Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Ford Fusion | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 107.4 in | 19.2 in |
| Length | 203.0 in | 190.2 in | 12.8 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 72.2 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 57.2 in | 8.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 3430 lb. | 1399 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 7.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 57.4 in | 2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.0 in | -54 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 42.3 in | -2.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 37.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 56.5 in | 3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.6 in | -53.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 37.0 in | -0.8 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) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 29.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 15.8 | 26.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 69.2 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 Fusion
| 2007 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Easy entry, tons of leg room see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2007 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Angle of rear doors and seat do not work well when trying to get in and out. Worse if using as family car and trying to get child in/out of car seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
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