Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Sienna | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 126.6 in | -7.3 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 203.0 in | -2.8 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 75.7 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 65.4 in | 3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4585 lb. | 4829 lb. | -244 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 39.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.0 in | 60.3 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 0.0 in | 58.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.8 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 40.4 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.6 in | 59.6 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 0.0 in | 66.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.2 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 37.2 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.1 in | 52.8 in | 8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.3 in | 0.0 in | 50.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 32.4 in | 3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.4 in (over 3 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | 6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 39.1 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.1 ft3 | 42.2 ft3 | 44.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 150.0 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | 65 ft3 |
2012 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great for hauling mom and dad, two boys, their stuff, great grandma, the dog, and more stuff! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not cramped against the dashboard to keep the kids from kicking the seats! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seats are big enough and comfortable enough for an adult. 2nd row seats are the best captain chairs I have ever sat in in a car. Glass roof gives additional room appearance. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front view, comfortable seats. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is excellent legroom in the middle and rear seats. All four recline. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Outstanding room in the second row- tons of leg room. Very comfortable see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2008 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 |