mercedes benz m class vs mercedes benz r class
2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 350 RWD
2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class R 350 4MATIC
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632112
$48,300
Starting Price (MSRP)
$52,690
Starting Price (MSRP)
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| Sub-Model M-Class | Sub-Model R-Class |
| Make Mercedes-Benz | Make Mercedes-Benz |
| Model M-Class | Model R-Class |
| Model Year 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Model Year 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class |
| Year 2015 | Year 2012 |
| MSRP $48,300 | MSRP $52,690 |
| Engine 3.5L V6 Gas | Engine 3.5L V6 Gas |
| Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive | Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission 7-Speed Automatic | Transmission 7-Speed Automatic |
| Horsepower 302 hp | Horsepower 302 hp |
| Torque 273 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | Torque 273 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| City 18 MPG | City 16 MPG |
| Highway 24 MPG | Highway 21 MPG |
| Combined 20 MPG | Combined 18 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity 24.6 gallons | Fuel Tank Capacity 21.1 gallons |
| Cruising Range City 442.8 miles | Cruising Range City 337.6 miles |
| Cruising Range Highway 590.4 miles | Cruising Range Highway 443.1 miles |
| Steering Type Rack-Pinion | Steering Type Pwr Rack-&-Pinion |
| Turning Diameter 38.7 ft | Turning Diameter 41 ft |
| Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels | Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels |
| Front Suspension Double Wishbone | Front Suspension Independent |
| Rear Suspension Multi-Link | Rear Suspension Multi-Link |
| Head-Up Display Not Available | Head-Up Display Not Available |
| Navigation System Optional | Navigation System Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard | Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard |
| Power Liftgate Standard | Power Liftgate Optional |
| Power Mirror(s) Standard | Power Mirror(s) Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control Optional | Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available |
| Automatic Parking Optional | Automatic Parking Not Available |
| Climate Control Standard | Climate Control Standard |
| Cooled Front Seat(s) Optional | Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available |
| Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available |
| Cruise Control Standard | Cruise Control Standard |
| Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available | Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available |
| Heated Front Seat(s) Standard | Heated Front Seat(s) Optional |
| Heated Rear Seat(s) Optional | Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available |
| Heated Steering Wheel Optional | Heated Steering Wheel Optional |
| Keyless Start Optional | Keyless Start Optional |
| Keyless Entry Standard | Keyless Entry Standard |
| A/C Standard | A/C Standard |
| Multi-Zone A/C Standard | Multi-Zone A/C Standard |
| Rear A/C Optional | Rear A/C Optional |
| Power Driver Seat Standard | Power Driver Seat Standard |
| Power Passenger Seat Standard | Power Passenger Seat Standard |
| Remote Engine Start Not Available | Remote Engine Start Not Available |
| Remote Trunk Release Standard | Remote Trunk Release Optional |
| Seat Memory Optional | Seat Memory Optional |
| Seat-Massage Optional | Seat-Massage Not Available |
| Universal Garage Door Opener Standard | Universal Garage Door Opener Standard |
| Telematics Standard | Telematics Optional |
| Navigation from Telematics Not Available | Navigation from Telematics Not Available |
| Bucket Seats Standard | Bucket Seats Standard |
| Cloth Seats Not Available | Cloth Seats Not Available |
| Leather Seats Optional | Leather Seats Optional |
| Leather Steering Wheel Standard | Leather Steering Wheel Standard |
| Premium Synthetic Seats Standard | Premium Synthetic Seats Standard |
| Vinyl Seats Not Available | Vinyl Seats Not Available |
| Woodgrain Interior Trim Standard | Woodgrain Interior Trim Standard |
| Sun/Moonroof Standard | Sun/Moonroof Standard |
| HD Radio Standard | HD Radio Standard |
| Satellite Radio Optional | Satellite Radio Standard |
| MP3 Player Standard | MP3 Player Standard |
| Auxiliary Audio Input Standard | Auxiliary Audio Input Standard |
| Bluetooth Connection Standard | Bluetooth Connection Standard |
| Premium Sound System Optional | Premium Sound System Optional |
| Entertainment System Optional | Entertainment System Optional |
| Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Optional | Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Standard |
| Smart Device Integration Not Available | Smart Device Integration Optional |
| WiFi Hotspot Not Available | WiFi Hotspot Not Available |
| Seating Capacity 5 seater | Seating Capacity 6 seater |
| Curb Weight 4,652 lbs | Curb Weight 5,622 lbs |
| Wheelbase 114.8 in | Wheelbase 126.6 in |
| Front Wheel Size 19" x 8" | Front Wheel Size 19" x 8.0" |
| Rear Wheel Size 19" x 8" | Rear Wheel Size 19" x 8.0" |
| Front Tire P255/50HR19 | Front Tire P255/50R19 |
| Rear Tire P255/50HR19 | Rear Tire P255/50R19 |
| Front Width 64.7 in | Front Width 65.5 in |
| Max Width 75.8 in | Max Width 85.4 in |
| Height 70.7 in | Height 65.4 in |
| Front Seat Headroom 40.4 in | Front Seat Headroom 39.8 in |
| Front Seat Shoulder Room 58.5 in | Front Seat Shoulder Room 60.3 in |
| Front Seat Leg Room 40.3 in | Front Seat Leg Room 39.8 in |
| Rear Seat Headroom 38.5 in | Rear Seat Headroom 40.4 in |
| Rear Seat Shoulder Room 58.4 in | Rear Seat Shoulder Room 59.6 in |
| Rear Seat Leg Room 38.4 in | Rear Seat Leg Room 36.2 in |
| Maximum Towing Capacity 6,600 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity N/A |
| Ground Clearance N/A | Ground Clearance 5.8 in |
| Length N/A | Length 203.1 in |
| Third Row Headroom N/A | Third Row Headroom 37.2 in |
| Third Row Shoulder Room N/A | Third Row Shoulder Room 52.8 in |
| Third Row Leg Room N/A | Third Row Leg Room 32.4 in |