2008 Mercedes-Benz R Class vs. Its Competition

Because the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class is an automotive outlier, nothing compares directly to it.

The Audi Q7 delivers on the luxury end of the R-Class experience, but its rear seats are not as comfortable as the Mercedes-Benz's.

Plus, the Q7 looks like a traditional SUV and has a taller step-in height, a potential issue for older passengers.

The Q7 will soon add a diesel engine to the V-6 and V-8 engines already offered.

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Quick Specs
8.2 If you seek a supremely comfortable people hauler but eschew traditional station wagons, minivans, and SUVs, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class may be for you.	8.6 The 2009 Escalade Hybrid sacrifices no performance, capability, or luxury, yet it uses a fraction of the fuel.	8.8 The 2008 Audi Q7 puts a sport-ute premium on its beautifully made interior, seven-passenger seating, and sedanlike acceleration.
MSRP From
$42,100	$61,130	$42,500
Gas Mileage
15 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy	11 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy	12 MPG City / 19 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas V6	Gas V8	Gas V6
EPA Class
2WD Sport Utility Vehicle	N/A	4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Style Name
4-Door 3.5L RWD	2WD 4-Door	quattro 4-Door 3.6L
Drivetrain
2-Wheel Drive	2WD	All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
6	7	5
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
4 Door	4 Door	4 Door SUV
Transmission
Automatic	HD Automatic w/OD	Automatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
	2008 Mercedes-Benz R Class vs. 2009 Cadillac Escalade	2008 Mercedes-Benz R Class vs. 2008 Audi Q7