Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Accent | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 106 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 126.6 in | -28.2 in |
Length | 159.3 in | 203.0 in | -43.7 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 75.7 in | -9 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 65.4 in | -7.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2366 lb. | 4629 lb. | -2263 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -13.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 60.3 in | -6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.2 in | 0.0 in | 50.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 39.8 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.4 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 59.6 in | -6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.8 in | 0.0 in | 48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 36.2 in | -1.9 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 | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -31.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 42.2 ft3 | -26.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 85.0 ft3 | -85 |
2011 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
By definition, being a subcompact means a smaller interior. To be fair, although the Accent is technically a subcompact, the government compares the Accent to compact cars. In fact, the Accent has more interior room than the large Civics or Corollas. see full Hyundai Accent review |
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seats are big enough and comfortable enough for an adult. 2nd row seats are the best captain chairs I have ever sat in in a car. Glass roof gives additional room appearance. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front view, comfortable seats. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is excellent legroom in the middle and rear seats. All four recline. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Outstanding room in the second row- tons of leg room. Very comfortable see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2008 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 |