Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2012) vs. Kia Sorento (2023) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2023 Kia Sorento Specifications

Model Year	2012	2023
Model	Mercedes-Benz R-Class	Kia Sorento
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 281 hp@5800 311 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	126.6 in	110.8 in	15.8 in
Length	203.1 in	189.0 in	14.1 in
Width	77.1 in	74.8 in	2.3 in
Height	65.4 in	66.7 in	-1.3 in
Curb Weight	4960 lb.	3931 lb.	1029 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	17.7 gal.	3.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	40.3 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	60.3 in	59.0 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.8 in	41.4 in	-1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.4 in	39.1 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.6 in	58.0 in	1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	41.7 in	-5.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.2 in	36.8 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	52.8 in	53.0 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.5 in	-42.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	32.4 in	29.6 in	2.8 in
Total Legroom	108.4 in (over 3 rows)	112.7 in (over 3 rows)	-4.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.2 ft³	12.6 ft³	2.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.2 ft³	45.0 ft³	-2.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	85.0 ft³	75.5 ft³	9.5 ft³

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