Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Lexus LC | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 471 hp@7100 398 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 113.0 in | 13.6 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 187.4 in | 15.6 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 75.6 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 53.0 in | 12.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 4280 lb. | 549 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 21.7 gal. | 3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.2 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 56.5 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 42.0 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 32.2 in | 8.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 48.9 in | 10.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 32.5 in | 3.7 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) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 33.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 5.4 | 36.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 | 79.6 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 2020 Lexus LC.