Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 157 kW@3800 540 Nm@1600 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 179 kW@3600 617 Nm@1600 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,216 mm | 3,165 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,156 mm | 5,245 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,923 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,661 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,240 kg | 2,120 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 95 L | 90 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,532 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,521 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,026 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,509 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 1,074 mm | 918 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 945 mm | 0 mm | 945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,341 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 823 mm | 0 mm | 823 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,139 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 433 L | 464 L | -31 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,195 L | 16.4 | -15.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,407 L | 16.4 | -14.4 L |
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 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.