Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
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 | 3,216 mm | 2,789 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,156 mm | 4,890 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,923 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,661 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,190 kg | 2,057 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 95 L | 73 L | 22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,532 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,453 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,026 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 975 mm | -56 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 945 mm | 912 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,341 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,158 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 823 mm | 704 mm | 119 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 433 L | 391 L | 42 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,195 L | 1,198 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,407 L | 2,370 L | 0 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 |
2018 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 |