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 | 3,216 mm | 2,896 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,156 mm | 4,846 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,923 mm | 1,938 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,661 mm | 1,712 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,240 kg | 2,175 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 95 L | 85 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,532 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,026 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 0 mm | 919 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) | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 433 L | 671 L | -238 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,195 L | 23.7 | -22.7 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,407 L | 1,781 L | 1 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 |
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 |