Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 126.6 in | -15.6 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 203.0 in | -5.8 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 77.1 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 65.4 in | -6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3490 lb. | 4949 lb. | -1459 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 60.3 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 39.8 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 40.4 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 59.6 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 0.0 in | 56.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 36.2 in | 4.7 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 | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -26.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.4 | 42.2 ft3 | -27.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -70.6 ft3 |
2007 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.