Hyundai Santa Fe (2011) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2006) Specs

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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year	2011	2006
Model	Hyundai Santa Fe	Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000	5.0L V8 OHC-3v 302 hp@5600 339 lb-ft@2700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	126.6 in	-20.3 in
Length	184.1 in	203.0 in	-18.9 in
Width	74.4 in	75.7 in	-1.3 in
Height	67.9 in	65.4 in	2.5 in
Curb Weight	4054 lb.	4929 lb.	-875 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	25.1 gal.	-7.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.2 in	39.8 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.5 in	60.3 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.8 in	0.0 in	55.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	39.8 in	2.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.6 in	40.4 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.6 in	59.6 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.0 in	0.0 in	55 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	36.2 in	0.6 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	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	108.4 in (over 3 rows)	-29 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.2 ft³	15.3 ft³	18.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	34.2	42.2 ft³	-8
Cargo Volume, Maximum	78.2 ft³	85.0 ft³	-6.8 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD	Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2010	4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2006	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The STANDARD leather seating surfaces on the 2006 front seats - way better feel than artico leather. The adjustment range to get things just right and the head rest. Very cozy. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2006	4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3 row seating see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2006	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	This has to be, by far, the roomiest Mercedes period. Back seat comfort, even in the third row, is unmatched. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2006	4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seating for 6. Great for kids. Easy to get into. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review

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