Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2012) vs. Volkswagen Arteon (2020) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2020 Volkswagen Arteon Specifications

Model Year	2012	2020
Model	Mercedes-Benz R-Class	Volkswagen Arteon
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@1950
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	126.6 in	111.9 in	14.7 in
Length	203.1 in	191.4 in	11.7 in
Width	77.1 in	73.7 in	3.4 in
Height	65.4 in	56.5 in	8.9 in
Curb Weight	4960 lb.	3854 lb.	1106 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	17.4 gal.	3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	37.7 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	60.3 in	56.5 in	3.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	39.8 in	41.2 in	-1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.4 in	37.0 in	3.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.6 in	54.7 in	4.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	40.2 in	-4 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)	81.4 in (over 2 rows)	27 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.2 ft³	27.2 ft³	-12 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.2 ft³	27.2	15 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	85.0 ft³	55.0 ft³	30 ft³

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