Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo XC90 | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
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 SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 126.6 in | -14 in |
Length | 188.9 in | 203.0 in | -14.1 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 77.1 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 70.2 in | 65.4 in | 4.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4826 lb. | 4949 lb. | -123 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 60.3 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 0.0 in | 55.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 39.8 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 40.4 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 59.6 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.2 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.5 in | 37.2 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.1 in | 32.4 in | -2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.8 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | -6.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.3 ft3 | 42.2 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.1 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
2007 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row very roomy. 2nd row very comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Wife and two car seats fit in back. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 passenger capacity. see full Volvo XC90 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class.