Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Lexus NX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6000 317 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 105.9 in | 20.7 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 183.5 in | 19.5 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 73.4 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 65.8 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 4035 lb. | 794 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.3 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 56.3 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.0 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 38.5 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 54.0 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.5 in | -52.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.1 in | 0.1 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) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 31.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 22.7 ft3 | -7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 22.7 | 19.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 46.9 ft3 | 38.1 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 2023 Lexus NX.