Volvo C70 (2011) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2009) Specs

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2011 Volvo C70 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year	2011	2009
Model	Volvo C70	Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	126.6 in	-22.7 in
Length	180.4 in	203.0 in	-22.6 in
Width	72.3 in	75.7 in	-3.4 in
Height	55.1 in	65.4 in	-10.3 in
Curb Weight	3640 lb.	4829 lb.	-1189 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	25.1 gal.	-9.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	39.8 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.6 in	60.3 in	-6.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	0.0 in	53.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	39.8 in	2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	40.4 in	-4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.0 in	59.6 in	-12.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	41.5 in	0.0 in	41.5 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	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	108.4 in (over 3 rows)	-32.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.8 ft³	15.3 ft³	-2.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	12.8	42.2 ft³	-29.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.8 ft³	85.0 ft³	-72.2 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Volvo C70.

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

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