Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Subaru Ascent | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 113.8 in | 12.8 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 196.8 in | 6.2 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 76.0 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 71.6 in | -6.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 4421 lb. | 408 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 19.3 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.2 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 61.1 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 42.2 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 40.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 60.3 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 38.6 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 36.2 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 57.0 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 31.7 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 112.5 in (over 3 rows) | -4.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 | -2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 43.5 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 75.6 ft3 | 9.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Subaru Ascent.