Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Lexus RC | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 107.5 in | 19.1 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 184.8 in | 18.2 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 72.4 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 54.9 in | 10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 3737 lb. | 1092 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 7.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 54.7 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 45.4 in | -5.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 34.8 in | 5.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 50.8 in | 8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 44.9 in | -44.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 27.3 in | 8.9 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) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 35.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 | 4.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 10.4 | 31.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 | 74.6 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 2016 Lexus RC.