Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2014) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Specifications

Model Year	2012	2014
Model	Mercedes-Benz R-Class	Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3400 400 lb-ft@1600	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3600 455 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	126.6 in	114.8 in	11.8 in
Length	203.1 in	189.1 in	14 in
Width	77.1 in	75.2 in	1.9 in
Height	65.4 in	70.7 in	-5.3 in
Curb Weight	5225 lb.	5038 lb.	187 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	24.6 gal.	-3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	38.9 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	60.3 in	58.5 in	1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.8 in	40.3 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.4 in	38.5 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.6 in	58.4 in	1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	38.4 in	-2.2 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)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	29.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.2 ft³	36.2 ft³	-21 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.2 ft³	36.2	6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	85.0 ft³	71.0 ft³	14 ft³

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2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	No more back or leg pain on long trips. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review

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