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2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2017 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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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 | 109.8 in | 16.8 in |
| Length | 203.0 in | 192.5 in | 10.5 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 75.8 in | -0.1 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 68.1 in | -2.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 4535 lb. | 294 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 5.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.7 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 59.3 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 44.2 in | -4.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 39.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 59.6 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 38.4 in | -2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 35.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 55.0 in | -2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 27.7 in | 4.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -1.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 1.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | 1.3 ft3 |
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 | ||
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Toyota Highlander
| 2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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