Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Honda Element | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 OHC-4v 166 hp@5500 161 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 126.6 in | -25.2 in |
Length | 169.9 in | 203.0 in | -33.1 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 75.7 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 65.4 in | 5 in |
Curb Weight | 3624 lb. | 4829 lb. | -1205 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -9.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 39.8 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 60.3 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 39.8 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 40.4 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 59.6 in | -7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 0.0 in | 47.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.2 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -28.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 25.1 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 25.1 | 42.2 ft3 | -17.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.6 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -10.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Honda Element.
2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |