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2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2009 Toyota RAV4 Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Toyota RAV4 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 104.7 in | 21.9 in |
| Length | 203.0 in | 181.1 in | 21.9 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 71.5 in | 4.2 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 66.3 in | -0.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 3360 lb. | 1469 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 9.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.8 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 57.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.8 in | -53.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.8 in | -2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 39.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 55.3 in | 4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.4 in | -52.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 38.3 in | -2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 37.2 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 52.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 30.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -1.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 37.2 ft3 | 5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | 12 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| 2008 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 |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seats are big enough and comfortable enough for an adult. 2nd row seats are the best captain chairs I have ever sat in in a car. Glass roof gives additional room appearance. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front view, comfortable seats. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is excellent legroom in the middle and rear seats. All four recline. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Outstanding room in the second row- tons of leg room. Very comfortable see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
| 2008 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 2009 Toyota RAV4
| 2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
lots of leg room. very comfortable for 2 people see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat is power but doesnt go back far enough for me 6ft.bottom seat coushion litte short. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Tight fit for tall people in front - length and width. No worse than Forester, but not any better. 2nd row is _very_ spacious, and slides forward/backward. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
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