Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2009 Mini Countryman Mini Countryman 2011

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

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

2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2011 Mini Countryman Specifications

Model Year 2009 2011  
Model Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mini Countryman  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
268 hp@6000
258 lb-ft@2400
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
181 hp@5500
177 lb-ft@1600
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 126.6 in 102.2 in 24.4 in
Length 203.0 in 161.7 in 41.3 in
Width 75.7 in 70.4 in 5.3 in
Height 65.4 in 61.5 in 3.9 in
Curb Weight 4829 lb. 3252 lb. 1577 lb.
Fuel Capacity 25.1 gal. 12.4 gal. 12.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 39.9 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 60.3 in 52.8 in 7.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 39.8 in 40.4 in -0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.4 in 37.5 in 2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.6 in 52.1 in 7.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.2 in 33.8 in 2.4 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) 74.2 in (over 2 rows) 34.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.3 ft3 12.2 ft3 3.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.2 ft3 12.2 30 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 85.0 ft3 41.3 ft3 43.7 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 Mini Countryman

2011 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman review
 
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