Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SL | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 126.6 in | -25.8 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 203.0 in | -22.6 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 75.7 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 51.1 in | 65.4 in | -14.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4220 lb. | 4829 lb. | -609 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 39.8 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 60.3 in | -6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 39.8 in | 3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 40.4 in | -40.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.6 in | -59.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.2 in | -36.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -65.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.2 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -8.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 7.2 | 42.2 ft3 | -35 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -74.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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 |