Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 119.3 in | 7.3 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 200.2 in | 2.8 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 78.1 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 68.9 in | -3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 4585 lb. | 244 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 65.0 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.6 in | -58.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.5 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 39.7 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 64.6 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 66.1 in | -66.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 37.6 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 38.3 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.8 in | 61.1 in | -8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.3 in | -50.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 36.3 in | -3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 114.4 in (over 3 rows) | -6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 39.1 ft3 | -23.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 87.1 ft3 | -44.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 150.0 ft3 | -65 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 Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great for hauling mom and dad, two boys, their stuff, great grandma, the dog, and more stuff! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not cramped against the dashboard to keep the kids from kicking the seats! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2010 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Sienna LE that I have has full power driver seat which proves to bereally goodfor my back pain. see full Toyota Sienna review |