Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Porsche Cayenne | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 398 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3500 406 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 114.0 in | 12.6 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 190.8 in | 12.2 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 76.3 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 67.4 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 4939 lb. | 4795 lb. | 144 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 22.4 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 0.0 in | 60.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 0.0 in | 39.8 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) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 108.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | -8.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 23.7 | 18.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | 22.1 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 |
2014 Porsche Cayenne Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 14 way memory seats with a/c fit the bill with 2 drivers of varying heights and my need to keep cool duirng 3 years of treatment for a life threatening disease see full Porsche Cayenne review |