Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | Volvo S40 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 103.9 in | 22.7 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 175.9 in | 27.1 in |
Width | 75.7 in | 69.7 in | 6 in |
Height | 65.4 in | 57.2 in | 8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4829 lb. | 3447 lb. | 1382 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 9.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.9 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.3 in | 55.2 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.6 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 37.2 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 54.1 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.7 in | -50.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 34.4 in | 1.8 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) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 32.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | 2.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 12.6 | 29.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | 72.4 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 Volvo S40.