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Compare Land Rover LR3 vs Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Land Rover LR3
2009 Land Rover LR3
Select configuration:
$45,975
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Mercedes-Benz R-Class
2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Select configuration:
$52,690
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
4.4L V8 Gas
Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 12 MPG
Hwy: 17 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 16 MPG
Hwy: 21 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.8 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
6 seater

Photos

Land Rover LR3
2005-2009 Land Rover LR3 Rear Angle View
2005-2009 Land Rover LR3 Dashboard
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Mercedes-Benz R-Class
2011-2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Rear Angle View
2011-2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
4.4L V8 Gas
3.5L V6 Gas
Horsepower
300 hp @ 5500 rpm
302 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque
315 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
273 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
5,796 lbs
5,622 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
14 MPG
18 MPG
City
12 MPG
16 MPG
Highway
17 MPG
21 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
N/A
10.2 Tons/yr
EPA rating
1
3

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
22.8 gallons
21.1 gallons
Cruising Range City
273.6 miles
337.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
387.6 miles
443.1 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
190.9 in
203.1 in
Height
74.5 in
65.4 in
Max Width
75.4 in
85.4 in
Front Width
63.2 in
65.5 in
Rear Width
63.5 in
65 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
126.6 in
Ground Clearance
7.3 in
5.8 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
6 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.4 in
39.8 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.4 in
39.8 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
59.2 in
60.3 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
37.6 in
36.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom
42.4 in
40.4 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
59.4 in
59.6 in
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
32.4 in
Third Row Headroom
N/A
37.2 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
52.8 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
90.3 ft³
85 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
44.5 ft³
42.2 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
15.2 ft³

Cargo Box Dimensions

Box Width (Wheelhousings)
45.1 in
44.5 in

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack-&-Pinion
Turning Diameter
37.6 ft
41 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
19" x 8"
19" x 8.0"
Rear Wheel Size
19" x 8"
19" x 8.0"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Independent, air
Independent
Rear Suspension
Independent, air
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
255/55HR19
P255/50R19
Rear Tire
255/55HR19
P255/50R19
Spare Tire
175/80R19
P195/75R18

Colors and Materials

Standard Interior Materials

  • Almond, Leather seating surfaces
  • Ebony, Leather seating surfaces
  • Almond Beige, MB-Tex seat trim
  • Ash, MB-Tex seat trim
  • Black, MB-Tex seat trim

Optional Interior Materials

N/A
  • Almond Beige, Leather seat trim
  • Almond Beige/Black, Leather seat trim
  • Ash, Leather seat trim
  • Ash/Black, Leather seat trim
  • Black, Leather seat trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Premium Sound System
Standard
Optional
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Optional
Auxiliary Audio Input
Optional
Standard
Entertainment System
Optional
Optional
MP3 Player
Optional
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Optional
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Optional
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Optional
Seat Memory
Not Available
Optional
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Rear A/C
Optional
Optional
Keyless Start
Not Available
Optional
Telematics
Not Available
Optional

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Optional
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Optional
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Optional
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Unlimited Years / Unlimited Miles
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