Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Subaru Outback | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 105.1 in | 21.5 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 188.7 in | 14.3 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 69.7 in | 6 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 63.2 in | 2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 3330 lb. | 1499 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 8.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.5 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 54.4 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.0 in | -51 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 44.1 in | -4.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 39.1 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 53.7 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 33.9 in | 2.3 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) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 30.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -18.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 33.5 | 8.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | 18.8 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 |
2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |