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Mercedes-Benz R-Class
2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
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$52,690
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Porsche Cayenne
2021 Porsche Cayenne
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$67,500
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.3
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Overview

Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Engine
3.0L Turbo V6 Gas
Transmission
N/A
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 16 MPG
Hwy: 21 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 19 MPG
Hwy: 23 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.7 gallons
Seating Capacity
6 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Mercedes-Benz R-Class
2011-2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Rear Angle View
2011-2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Dashboard
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Porsche Cayenne
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
15
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
3.0L Turbo V6 Gas
Horsepower
302 hp @ 6500 rpm
335 hp @ 5300 rpm
Torque
273 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
332 lb-ft @ 1340 rpm
Transmission
N/A
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
5,622 lbs
N/A
Maximum Towing Capacity
N/A
7,700 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
18 MPG
20 MPG
City
16 MPG
19 MPG
Highway
21 MPG
23 MPG

Emissions

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gallons
23.7 gallons
Cruising Range City
337.6 miles
450.3 miles
Cruising Range Highway
443.1 miles
545.1 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
203.1 in
193.7 in
Height
65.4 in
66.8 in
Max Width
85.4 in
78.1 in
Front Width
65.5 in
66.2 in
Rear Width
65 in
65.9 in
Wheelbase
126.6 in
114 in
Ground Clearance
5.8 in
N/A

Interior Space

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

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
85 ft³
60.3 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
42.2 ft³
27.1 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
15.2 ft³
27.1 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

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

Wheels

Wheels Type
N/A
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
19" x 8.0"
19" x 8.5"
Rear Wheel Size
19" x 8.0"
19" x 9.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Independent
N/A
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
N/A

Tires

Front Tire
P255/50R19
P255/55VR19
Rear Tire
P255/50R19
P275/50VR19
Spare Tire
P195/75R18
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Black
  • White

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Carrara White Metallic
  • Dolomite Silver Metallic
  • Jet Black Metallic
  • Mahogany Metallic
  • Moonlight Blue Metallic
  • Quartzite Grey Metallic
  • Carmine Red
  • Cashmere Beige Metallic
  • Chalk
  • Lava Orange

Standard Interior Materials

  • Almond Beige, MB-Tex seat trim
  • Ash, MB-Tex seat trim
  • Black, MB-Tex seat trim
  • Black, Partial Leather Seat Trim
  • Slate Grey, Partial Leather Seat Trim

Optional Interior Materials

  • Almond Beige, Leather seat trim
  • Almond Beige/Black, Leather seat trim
  • Ash, Leather seat trim
  • Ash/Black, Leather seat trim
  • Black, Leather seat trim
  • Black/Mojave Beige, Partial Leather Seat Trim w/Two-Tone
  • Black, Leather Seat Trim
  • Slate Grey, Leather Seat Trim
  • Black/Bordeaux Red, Leather Seat Trim w/Two-Tone
  • Black/Mojave Beige, Leather Seat Trim w/Two-Tone
  • Graphite Blue/Chalk, Leather Seat Trim w/Two-Tone
  • Slate Grey/Mojave Beige, Leather Seat Trim w/Two-Tone
  • Truffle Brown, Club Leather Seat Trim
  • Truffle Brown/Cohiba, Club Leather Seat Trim w/Two-Tone

Features and Options

Infotainment

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

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Optional
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Optional

Comfort

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

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Optional
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Optional
Optional
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Optional
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Optional
ABS
Standard
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Optional
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
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
Unlimited Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
N/A
1 Years / 10,000 Miles
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