Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 91.7 in | 34.9 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 157.3 in | 45.7 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 67.7 in | 8 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 49.0 in | 16.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 2441 lb. | 2388 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 12.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.4 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 53.2 in | 7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 43.1 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 0.0 in | 40.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 0.0 in | 59.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 0.0 in | 36.2 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) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 65.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 10 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 5.3 | 36.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 79.7 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 |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |