Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 98.7 in | 27.9 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 161.1 in | 41.9 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 67.9 in | 7.8 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 59.0 in | 6.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 2884 lb. | 1945 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.2 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 52.8 in | 7.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 36.7 in | 3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 49.3 in | 10.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 33.5 in | 2.7 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) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 35.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 12.0 | 30.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | 57.8 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.