Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Jaguar XJ | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 124.4 in | 2.2 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 205.3 in | -2.3 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 76.5 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 57.3 in | 8.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 3779 lb. | 1050 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 22.5 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.4 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 58.3 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 43.1 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 38.6 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 58.2 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 39.3 in | -3.1 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) | 82.4 in (over 2 rows) | 26 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 16.4 | 25.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 68.6 ft3 |
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 |
2007 Jaguar XJ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of room in the big cat, however never could get comfortable behind the wheel. While large and spacious, the seats were hard, lacked lumbar support, and did not fit my back well. see full Jaguar XJ review |