Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Jeep Patriot | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 103.7 in | 22.9 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 173.8 in | 29.2 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 69.2 in | 6.5 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 65.5 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 3351 lb. | 1478 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 11.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 54.3 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.3 in | -52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.6 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 39.9 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 54.0 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.0 in | -51 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 39.4 in | -3.2 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) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 28.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 23.0 ft3 | -7.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 23.0 | 19.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 54.2 ft3 | 30.8 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Jeep Patriot.