Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2006) vs. Hyundai Azera (2009) Specs

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2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2009 Hyundai Azera Specifications

Model Year	2006	2009
Model	Mercedes-Benz R-Class	Hyundai Azera
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	126.6 in	109.4 in	17.2 in
Length	203.0 in	192.7 in	10.3 in
Width	75.7 in	72.8 in	2.9 in
Height	65.4 in	58.7 in	6.7 in
Curb Weight	4841 lb.	3629 lb.	1212 lb.
Fuel Capacity	25.1 gal.	19.8 gal.	5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	40.2 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	60.3 in	57.9 in	2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.8 in	43.7 in	-3.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.4 in	38.2 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.6 in	57.1 in	2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.1 in	-55.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	38.2 in	-2 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)	81.9 in (over 2 rows)	26.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.3 ft³	16.6 ft³	-1.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.2 ft³	16.6	25.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	85.0 ft³	16.6 ft³	68.4 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2006	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The STANDARD leather seating surfaces on the 2006 front seats - way better feel than artico leather. The adjustment range to get things just right and the head rest. Very cozy. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2006	4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3 row seating see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2006	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	This has to be, by far, the roomiest Mercedes period. Back seat comfort, even in the third row, is unmatched. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2006	4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seating for 6. Great for kids. Easy to get into. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Azera

2009 Hyundai Azera Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	This car is spacious and very easy to get into and out of. It allows one to sit up high and still have plentiful headroom. see full Hyundai Azera review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Easy step-in combined with excellent headroom means my 96 year old mother in law can get in and out without effort! She can cross her legs when seated. see full Hyundai Azera review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The pitch between front and rear seats is huge. The rear door opens wider than almost any other current model, and my 97 year old mother in law can get in and out easily. see full Hyundai Azera review

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