Porsche Cayenne (2013) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2012) Specs

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2013 Porsche Cayenne and 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year	2013	2012
Model	Porsche Cayenne	Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3500 406 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3400 400 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	114.0 in	126.6 in	-12.6 in
Length	190.8 in	203.1 in	-12.3 in
Width	76.3 in	77.1 in	-0.8 in
Height	67.4 in	65.4 in	2 in
Curb Weight	4795 lb.	5225 lb.	-430 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.4 gal.	21.1 gal.	1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	0.0 in	39.8 in	-39.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	0.0 in	60.3 in	-60.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	0.0 in	39.8 in	-39.8 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	0 in (over 1 rows)	108.4 in (over 3 rows)	-108.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.7 ft³	15.2 ft³	8.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.7	42.2 ft³	-18.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	62.9 ft³	85.0 ft³	-22.1 ft³

2013 Porsche Cayenne Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The 14 way memory seats with a/c fit the bill with 2 drivers of varying heights and my need to keep cool duirng 3 years of treatment for a life threatening disease see full Porsche Cayenne review

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