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Subaru Legacy (2006) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Subaru Legacy and 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class specs.

2006 Subaru Legacy and 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year 2006 2009  
Model Subaru Legacy Mercedes-Benz R-Class  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.1 in 126.6 in -21.5 in
Length 188.7 in 203.0 in -14.3 in
Width 68.1 in 75.7 in -7.6 in
Height 58.1 in 65.4 in -7.3 in
Curb Weight 3375 lb. 4829 lb. -1454 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal. 25.1 gal. -8.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.5 in 39.8 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.4 in 60.3 in -5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.0 in 0.0 in 51 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.1 in 39.8 in 4.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.1 in 40.4 in -1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.7 in 59.6 in -5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.6 in 0.0 in 52.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.9 in 36.2 in -2.3 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 78 in (over 2 rows) 108.4 in (over 3 rows) -30.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 33.5 ft3 15.3 ft3 18.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 33.5 42.2 ft3 -8.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.2 ft3 85.0 ft3 -18.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Legacy

2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
I have a hard time fitting into most cars due to headroom issues. Wagon without sunroof fits me perfectly. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very comfortable seats and the heating soothes the sore back see full Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
I’ve driven this car on 8+ hour road trips before and it’s very comfortable on long trips. see full Subaru Legacy review
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
It is tiny. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Passengers have complained that their legs get a little pinched in the rear seat. I tell them to stop being so tall. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Admittedly, the Legacy is a small-ish vehicle. My back seat passengers report being comfortable, but snug. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
There just isn’t much rear leg room. see full Subaru Legacy review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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