tested by MICHAEL AUSTIN in Rosamond, California - Car and Driver
Benz
Journey
VEHICLE BASE PRICE PRICE AS TESTED
DIMENSIONS
LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT WHEELBASE FRONT TRACK REAR TRACK INTERIOR VOLUME
TRUNK
7-speed automatic rear 1 4.78/4.8/36 2 3.10/7.4/56 3 1.98/11.5/86 4 1.37/16.7/125 5 1.00/22.9/145 6 0.87/26.3/145 7 0.78/29.5/145
7-speed automatic rear 1 4.38/5.4/37 2 2.86/8.3/56 3 1.92/12.3/84 4 1.37/17.2/117 5 1.00/23.6/130 6 0.82/28.8/130 7 0.73/32.3/130
6-speed automatic all 1 4.15/5.3/37 2 2.37/9.3/65 3 1.56/14.1/99 4 1.16/18.9/132 5 0.86/25.5/132 6 0.69/31.8/132
3.36
3.07
3.33
Continental ContiProContact 235/40R-18 95V M+S
C/D TEST RESULTS ACCELER ATIO N
0–30 MPH 0–60 MPH 0–100 MPH 0–130 MPH 1/4-MILE @ MPH ROLLING START, 5–60 MPH TOP GEAR, 30–50 MPH TOP GEAR, 50–70 MPH TOP SPEED
1.8 sec 5.6 sec 16.0 sec – 14.4 sec @ 95
2.0 sec 5.6 sec 14.7 sec 28.1 sec 14.2 sec @ 98
2.8 sec 7.5 sec 19.3 sec 41.5 sec 15.8 sec @ 91
2.3 sec 6.8 sec 17.9 sec 38.5 sec 15.2 sec @ 92
2.0 sec 5.5 sec 13.5 sec 25.2 sec 14.0 sec @ 102
7.2 sec 2.9 sec 3.7 sec 128 mph (gov ltd)
6.5 sec 3.5 sec 3.9 sec 155 mph (gov ltd)
8.3 sec 4.5 sec 5.4 sec 145 mph (gov ltd)
7.7 sec 3.4 sec 4.5 sec 130 mph (gov ltd)
6.0 sec 2.9 sec 3.6 sec 132 mph (gov ltd)
BRAKING, 70–0 MPH ROADHOLDING, 200–FT–DIA SKIDPAD 610-FT SLALOM
166 feet
191 feet
174 feet
162 feet
182 feet
0.88 g 44.3 mph
0.87 g 42.7 mph
0.88 g 42.8 mph
0.90 g* 44.2 mph*
0.86 g* 42.9 mph*
3657 pounds 55.8/44.2 21.5 inches
3485 pounds 49.6/50.4 22.0 inches
3529 pounds 53.3/46.7 22.0 inches
3447 pounds 52.4/47.6 23.0 inches
3792 pounds 62.0/38.0 21.5 inches
16.9 gallons 91 octane 21/29 mpg 20 mpg
15.9 gallons 91 octane 24/36 mpg 21 mpg
20.0 gallons 91 octane 20/29 mpg 18 mpg
17.4 gallons 91 octane 21/31 mpg 19 mpg
17.8 gallons 87 octane 18/26 mpg 18 mpg
40 dBA 74 dBA 67 dBA
40 dBA 71 dBA 66 dBA
38 dBA 74 dBA 68 dBA
42 dBA 72 dBA 67 dBA
40 dBA 75 dBA 66 dBA
CHASSIS
WEIGHT
CURB %FRONT/%REAR CG HEIGHT
FUEL
TANK RATING EPA CITY/HWY C/D 300-MILE TRIP SOUND LEVEL
IDLE FULL THROTTLE 70–MPH CRUISE
* Stability-control-inhibited.
tested by MICHAEL AUSTIN in Rosamond, California
2.
Continental ContiSportContact 3 F: 225/40ZR-18 92Y R: 255/35ZR-18 94Y
42
Goodyear Eagle RS-A 225/55R-17 95V M+S
F: struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar R: multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar F: 12.4-inch vented disc R: 11.9-inch vented disc partially defeatable
le
Pirelli Cinturato P7 245/40R-18 93Y
F: struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar R: multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar F: 11.6-inch vented disc R: 11.8-inch disc partially defeatable
A
TIRES
F: control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar R: multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar F: 12.6-inch vented disc R: 12.1-inch disc fully defeatable
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STABILITY CONTROL
F: struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar R: multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar F: 12.3-inch vented disc R: 11.8-inch vented disc partially defeatable, fully defeatable, traction off Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season RFT 225/45R-18 91V M+S
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BRAKES
F: multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar R: multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar F: 12.6-inch vented disc R: 11.8-inch disc fully defeatable
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SUSPENSION
ts in
CHASSIS
po
AXLE RATIO:1
VEHICLE DRIVER COMFORT ERGONOMICS REAR-SEAT COMFORT REAR-SEAT SPACE* TRUNK SPACE* FEATURES/AMENITIES* FIT AND FINISH INTERIOR STYLING EXTERIOR STYLING REBATES/EXTRAS* AS-TESTED PRICE*
20
SUBTOTAL
100
10 10 5 5 5 10 10 10 10 5
D AW T6 0 rt S6 po o S lv 50 Vo y C2 ne
8-speed automatic rear 1 4.71/5.2/39 2 3.14/7.8/59 3 2.11/11.6/87 4 1.67/14.7/110 5 1.29/19.1/143 6 1.00/24.5/155 7 0.84/29.2/155 8 0.67/36.7/155 3.15
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8-speed automatic all 1 4.71/5.6/38 2 3.14/8.3/56 3 2.11/12.4/84 4 1.67/15.7/107 5 1.29/20.4/128 6 1.00/26.2/128 7 0.84/31.2/128 8 0.67/39.2/128 2.85
um
D RIVELINE
TRANSMISSION DRIVEN WHEELS GEAR RATIO:1/ MPH PER 1000 RPM/ MAX MPH
im ax
POWER HP @ RPM TORQUE LB-FT @ RPM REDLINE/FUEL CUTOFF LB PER HP
s de
turbocharged DOHC 24-valve inline-6 180 cu in (2953 cc) 300 @ 5600 325 @ 2100 6500 rpm 12.6
M
ENGINE
o tr at
152 cu in (2496 cc) 218 @ 6400 187 @ 4800 7500 rpm 16.2
turbocharged DOHC 16-valve inline-4 110 cu in (1796 cc) 201 @ 5500 229 @ 2200 6450 rpm 17.1
POWERTRAIN
5
DOHC 24-valve V-6
1 2 3 4 5 G2
turbocharged DOHC 16-valve inline-4 122 cu in (1997 cc) 240 @ 5000 255 @ 1250 7000/7500 rpm 14.5
RANK
iti
turbocharged DOHC 16-valve inline-4 121 cu in (1984 cc) 211 @ 4300 258 @ 1500 6800 rpm 17.3
FINAL RESULTS
ce er
182.2 inches 73.4 inches 58.4 inches 109.3 inches 62.1 inches 62.0 inches F: 52 cubic feet R: 40 cubic feet 12 cubic feet
M
180.8 inches 69.7 inches 56.3 inches 108.7 inches 60.4 inches 59.6 inches F: 49 cubic feet R: 39 cubic feet 12 cubic feet
8i
187.9 inches 69.8 inches 57.2 inches 112.2 inches 59.8 inches 60.2 inches F: 55 cubic feet R: 41 cubic feet 14 cubic feet
Qu
182.5 inches 71.3 inches 56.3 inches 110.6 inches 60.3 inches 61.9 inches F: 54 cubic feet R: 42 cubic feet 17 cubic feet
fin
185.2 inches 71.9 inches 56.2 inches 110.6 inches 61.6 inches 61.1 inches F: 51 cubic feet R: 41 cubic feet 12 cubic feet
32
$39,325 $43,120
0T
$35,675 $40,235
In
$34,895 $35,995
W
$35,795 $50,870
BM
$34,175 $43,075
9 9 5 5 5 10 9 9 8 1 12 82
9 9 3 5 3 7 9 9 8 0 16 78
8 8 4 5 4 3 8 6 7 0 20 73
9 9 2 4 3 3 9 9 7 0 18 73
10 8 3 4 3 5 9 8 8 1 16 75
19 4 10 7 10 50
18 2 9 8 9 46
11 4 7 8 8 38
14 4 8 8 8 42
20 5 7 8 8 48
16 6 9 9 9 49
19 8 8 9 8 52
18 10 8 10 8 54
20 7 8 8 8 51
17 5 8 6 9 45
21
21
22
20
17
POWERTRAIN 1/4-MILE ACCELERATION* FLEXIBILITY* FUEL ECONOMY* ENGINE NVH TRANSMISSION
20
SUBTOTAL
55
5 10 10 10
CHASSIS PERFORMANCE* STEERING FEEL BRAKE FEEL HANDLING RIDE
20
SUBTOTAL
60
10 10 10 10
EXPERIENCE FUN TO DRIVE 25
GRAND TOTAL
240
202 197 187 186 185
*These objective scores are calculated from the vehicles’ dimensions, capacities, rebates and extras, and/or test results.
Journey
VEHICLE BASE PRICE PRICE AS TESTED
DIMENSIONS
LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT WHEELBASE FRONT TRACK REAR TRACK INTERIOR VOLUME
TRUNK
7-speed automatic rear 1 4.78/4.8/36 2 3.10/7.4/56 3 1.98/11.5/86 4 1.37/16.7/125 5 1.00/22.9/145 6 0.87/26.3/145 7 0.78/29.5/145
7-speed automatic rear 1 4.38/5.4/37 2 2.86/8.3/56 3 1.92/12.3/84 4 1.37/17.2/117 5 1.00/23.6/130 6 0.82/28.8/130 7 0.73/32.3/130
6-speed automatic all 1 4.15/5.3/37 2 2.37/9.3/65 3 1.56/14.1/99 4 1.16/18.9/132 5 0.86/25.5/132 6 0.69/31.8/132
3.36
3.07
3.33
Continental ContiProContact 235/40R-18 95V M+S
C/D TEST RESULTS ACCELER ATIO N
0–30 MPH 0–60 MPH 0–100 MPH 0–130 MPH 1/4-MILE @ MPH ROLLING START, 5–60 MPH TOP GEAR, 30–50 MPH TOP GEAR, 50–70 MPH TOP SPEED
1.8 sec 5.6 sec 16.0 sec – 14.4 sec @ 95
2.0 sec 5.6 sec 14.7 sec 28.1 sec 14.2 sec @ 98
2.8 sec 7.5 sec 19.3 sec 41.5 sec 15.8 sec @ 91
2.3 sec 6.8 sec 17.9 sec 38.5 sec 15.2 sec @ 92
2.0 sec 5.5 sec 13.5 sec 25.2 sec 14.0 sec @ 102
7.2 sec 2.9 sec 3.7 sec 128 mph (gov ltd)
6.5 sec 3.5 sec 3.9 sec 155 mph (gov ltd)
8.3 sec 4.5 sec 5.4 sec 145 mph (gov ltd)
7.7 sec 3.4 sec 4.5 sec 130 mph (gov ltd)
6.0 sec 2.9 sec 3.6 sec 132 mph (gov ltd)
BRAKING, 70–0 MPH ROADHOLDING, 200–FT–DIA SKIDPAD 610-FT SLALOM
166 feet
191 feet
174 feet
162 feet
182 feet
0.88 g 44.3 mph
0.87 g 42.7 mph
0.88 g 42.8 mph
0.90 g* 44.2 mph*
0.86 g* 42.9 mph*
3657 pounds 55.8/44.2 21.5 inches
3485 pounds 49.6/50.4 22.0 inches
3529 pounds 53.3/46.7 22.0 inches
3447 pounds 52.4/47.6 23.0 inches
3792 pounds 62.0/38.0 21.5 inches
16.9 gallons 91 octane 21/29 mpg 20 mpg
15.9 gallons 91 octane 24/36 mpg 21 mpg
20.0 gallons 91 octane 20/29 mpg 18 mpg
17.4 gallons 91 octane 21/31 mpg 19 mpg
17.8 gallons 87 octane 18/26 mpg 18 mpg
40 dBA 74 dBA 67 dBA
40 dBA 71 dBA 66 dBA
38 dBA 74 dBA 68 dBA
42 dBA 72 dBA 67 dBA
40 dBA 75 dBA 66 dBA
CHASSIS
WEIGHT
CURB %FRONT/%REAR CG HEIGHT
FUEL
TANK RATING EPA CITY/HWY C/D 300-MILE TRIP SOUND LEVEL
IDLE FULL THROTTLE 70–MPH CRUISE
* Stability-control-inhibited.
tested by MICHAEL AUSTIN in Rosamond, California
2.
Continental ContiSportContact 3 F: 225/40ZR-18 92Y R: 255/35ZR-18 94Y
42
Goodyear Eagle RS-A 225/55R-17 95V M+S
F: struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar R: multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar F: 12.4-inch vented disc R: 11.9-inch vented disc partially defeatable
le
Pirelli Cinturato P7 245/40R-18 93Y
F: struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar R: multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar F: 11.6-inch vented disc R: 11.8-inch disc partially defeatable
A
TIRES
F: control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar R: multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar F: 12.6-inch vented disc R: 12.1-inch disc fully defeatable
b la
STABILITY CONTROL
F: struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar R: multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar F: 12.3-inch vented disc R: 11.8-inch vented disc partially defeatable, fully defeatable, traction off Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season RFT 225/45R-18 91V M+S
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BRAKES
F: multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar R: multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar F: 12.6-inch vented disc R: 11.8-inch disc fully defeatable
di Au
SUSPENSION
ts in
CHASSIS
po
AXLE RATIO:1
VEHICLE DRIVER COMFORT ERGONOMICS REAR-SEAT COMFORT REAR-SEAT SPACE* TRUNK SPACE* FEATURES/AMENITIES* FIT AND FINISH INTERIOR STYLING EXTERIOR STYLING REBATES/EXTRAS* AS-TESTED PRICE*
20
SUBTOTAL
100
10 10 5 5 5 10 10 10 10 5
D AW T6 0 rt S6 po o S lv 50 Vo y C2 ne
8-speed automatic rear 1 4.71/5.2/39 2 3.14/7.8/59 3 2.11/11.6/87 4 1.67/14.7/110 5 1.29/19.1/143 6 1.00/24.5/155 7 0.84/29.2/155 8 0.67/36.7/155 3.15
ur Jo
8-speed automatic all 1 4.71/5.6/38 2 3.14/8.3/56 3 2.11/12.4/84 4 1.67/15.7/107 5 1.29/20.4/128 6 1.00/26.2/128 7 0.84/31.2/128 8 0.67/39.2/128 2.85
um
D RIVELINE
TRANSMISSION DRIVEN WHEELS GEAR RATIO:1/ MPH PER 1000 RPM/ MAX MPH
im ax
POWER HP @ RPM TORQUE LB-FT @ RPM REDLINE/FUEL CUTOFF LB PER HP
s de
turbocharged DOHC 24-valve inline-6 180 cu in (2953 cc) 300 @ 5600 325 @ 2100 6500 rpm 12.6
M
ENGINE
o tr at
152 cu in (2496 cc) 218 @ 6400 187 @ 4800 7500 rpm 16.2
turbocharged DOHC 16-valve inline-4 110 cu in (1796 cc) 201 @ 5500 229 @ 2200 6450 rpm 17.1
POWERTRAIN
5
DOHC 24-valve V-6
1 2 3 4 5 G2
turbocharged DOHC 16-valve inline-4 122 cu in (1997 cc) 240 @ 5000 255 @ 1250 7000/7500 rpm 14.5
RANK
iti
turbocharged DOHC 16-valve inline-4 121 cu in (1984 cc) 211 @ 4300 258 @ 1500 6800 rpm 17.3
FINAL RESULTS
ce er
182.2 inches 73.4 inches 58.4 inches 109.3 inches 62.1 inches 62.0 inches F: 52 cubic feet R: 40 cubic feet 12 cubic feet
M
180.8 inches 69.7 inches 56.3 inches 108.7 inches 60.4 inches 59.6 inches F: 49 cubic feet R: 39 cubic feet 12 cubic feet
8i
187.9 inches 69.8 inches 57.2 inches 112.2 inches 59.8 inches 60.2 inches F: 55 cubic feet R: 41 cubic feet 14 cubic feet
Qu
182.5 inches 71.3 inches 56.3 inches 110.6 inches 60.3 inches 61.9 inches F: 54 cubic feet R: 42 cubic feet 17 cubic feet
fin
185.2 inches 71.9 inches 56.2 inches 110.6 inches 61.6 inches 61.1 inches F: 51 cubic feet R: 41 cubic feet 12 cubic feet
32
$39,325 $43,120
0T
$35,675 $40,235
In
$34,895 $35,995
W
$35,795 $50,870
BM
$34,175 $43,075
9 9 5 5 5 10 9 9 8 1 12 82
9 9 3 5 3 7 9 9 8 0 16 78
8 8 4 5 4 3 8 6 7 0 20 73
9 9 2 4 3 3 9 9 7 0 18 73
10 8 3 4 3 5 9 8 8 1 16 75
19 4 10 7 10 50
18 2 9 8 9 46
11 4 7 8 8 38
14 4 8 8 8 42
20 5 7 8 8 48
16 6 9 9 9 49
19 8 8 9 8 52
18 10 8 10 8 54
20 7 8 8 8 51
17 5 8 6 9 45
21
21
22
20
17
POWERTRAIN 1/4-MILE ACCELERATION* FLEXIBILITY* FUEL ECONOMY* ENGINE NVH TRANSMISSION
20
SUBTOTAL
55
5 10 10 10
CHASSIS PERFORMANCE* STEERING FEEL BRAKE FEEL HANDLING RIDE
20
SUBTOTAL
60
10 10 10 10
EXPERIENCE FUN TO DRIVE 25
GRAND TOTAL
240
202 197 187 186 185
*These objective scores are calculated from the vehicles’ dimensions, capacities, rebates and extras, and/or test results.
