Model Year | 2009 | 2021 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 203 hp@6600 184 lb-ft@5000 |
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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 | 105.9 in | 20.7 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 180.9 in | 22.1 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 73.0 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 67.0 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 3490 lb. | 1339 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 57.8 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.3 in | -54.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.0 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 39.5 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 56.4 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.7 in | -47.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 37.8 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 0.0 in | 32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 29.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 37.6 ft3 | -22.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 37.6 | 4.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 85 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 |
2021 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 review |