Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Saturn SL
$52,690
$10,570
Highlights
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class | 2002 Saturn SL | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$52,690
|
$10,570
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Gas L4
|
| MPG |
16 City / 21 Hwy
|
29 City / 40 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
302 hp
|
100 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
7
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class | 2002 Saturn SL | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Gas L4
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
273 @ 6500
|
114 @ 2400
|
| Displacement |
3.5L/213
|
1.9L/116
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
302 @ 6500
|
100 @ 5000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
16 City / 21 Hwy
|
29 City / 40 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
7.18 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class | 2002 Saturn SL | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Size |
18 x -TBD- in
|
14 x 4 in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Spare Tire Size |
P195/75R18
|
T115/70R14
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
19 x 8.0 in
|
14 x 5 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
19 x 8.0 in
|
14 x 5 in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P255/50R19
|
P185/65SR14
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P255/50R19
|
P185/65SR14
|
Suspension
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class | 2002 Saturn SL | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Indep. Tri-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent
|
MacPherson Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
w/Stabilizer Bar
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Air Springs
|
Not Available
|
Steering
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class | 2002 Saturn SL | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack-&-Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
3
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
41 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
18
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class | 2002 Saturn SL | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase |
127 in
|
102 in
|
| Length, Overall |
203 in
|
178 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
147 ft³
|
91 ft³
|
| Height, Overall |
65 in
|
55 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
66 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
39 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
60 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
36 in
|
33 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
49 in
|
| Second Head Room |
40 in
|
38 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
50 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
Not available
|
12 ft³
|
| Track Width, Rear |
65 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
60 in
|
54 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
6
|
5
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
6 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
40 in
|
43 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
85 in
|
66 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Third Hip Room |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
15 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
42 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Third Head Room |
37 in
|
Not available
|
| Third Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
42 in
|
Not available
|
| Third Leg Room |
32 in
|
Not available
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
45 in
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
87 in
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
18 in
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
85 ft³
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class | 2002 Saturn SL | |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
350 lbs
|
100 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
5,622 lbs
|
2,331 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
3,500 lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
21 gal
|
12 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
525 lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
3,500 lbs
|
1,000 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
Not available
|
Safety
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class | 2002 Saturn SL | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Brake Assist |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class | 2002 Saturn SL | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class | 2002 Saturn SL | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
Not Available
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13.0 x 1.3 in
|
9.9 x 0.7 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13.0 x 0.6 in
|
Not Available in
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Not Available
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class or the 2002 Saturn SL?
The 2002 Saturn SL is more reliable than the 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2002 SL versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2012 R-Class.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class or the 2002 Saturn SL?
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class is more fuel efficient than the 2002 Saturn SL with 18 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class or the 2002 Saturn SL?
The 2002 Saturn SL is cheaper than the 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class with a $10,570 starting MSRP versus a $52,690 starting MSRP.
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