Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
5.7L V8 DOHC-4v 381 hp@5600 401 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 112.2 in | 14.4 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 194.9 in | 8.1 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 77.6 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 74.0 in | -8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 5690 lb. | -861 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 25.4 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.3 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 61.0 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.8 in | -59.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 42.3 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 38.9 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 61.1 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.5 in | -58.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.0 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 36.0 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 62.3 in | -9.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 58.6 in | -58.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 28.4 in | 4 in |
Total Legroom | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 106.7 in (over 3 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 43.0 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | 3.3 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 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.