Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Toyota RAV4 | |
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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 |
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 |
2011 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |