Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2011) vs. Volvo V50 (2009) Specs

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2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2009 Volvo V50 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2009
Model	Mercedes-Benz R-Class	Volvo V50
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	126.6 in	103.9 in	22.7 in
Length	203.0 in	178.0 in	25 in
Width	77.1 in	69.7 in	7.4 in
Height	65.4 in	57.4 in	8 in
Curb Weight	4949 lb.	3543 lb.	1406 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	15.9 gal.	5.2 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	38.1 in	2.3 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	15.2 ft³	27.4 ft³	-12.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.2 ft³	27.4	14.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	85.0 ft³	62.9 ft³	22.1 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.

2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review

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