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Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2009) vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class specs.

2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Specifications

Model Year 2009 2011  
Model Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
400 lb-ft@1600
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD RWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 126.6 in 113.2 in 13.4 in
Length 203.0 in 192.7 in 10.3 in
Width 75.7 in 73.0 in 2.7 in
Height 65.4 in 58.9 in 6.5 in
Curb Weight 4939 lb. 4184 lb. 755 lb.
Fuel Capacity 25.1 gal. 21.1 gal. 4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 38.3 in 1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 60.3 in 57.8 in 2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 39.8 in 41.3 in -1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.4 in 39.8 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.6 in 56.8 in 2.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.2 in 36.0 in 0.2 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) 77.3 in (over 2 rows) 31.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.3 ft3 20.5 ft3 -5.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.2 ft3 20.5 21.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 85.0 ft3 69.0 ft3 16 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Great comfort. Low dash makes seeing out good for my short wife. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
 
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