Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SL | Acura MDX | |
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Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 108.3 in | -7.5 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 191.6 in | -11.2 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 78.5 in | -7 in |
Height | 51.1 in | 68.2 in | -17.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4220 lb. | 4550 lb. | -330 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 21.0 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 39.2 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 61.6 in | -7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 59.0 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.2 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.6 in | -38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 61.5 in | -61.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.1 in | -59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -66.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.2 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.2 | 42.9 ft3 | -35.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -73.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL.
2011 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |